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Glossary: Identity and Access Management

OTP (one-time password)

Also written: one-time password, one-time code

A code that works only once or for a few seconds, so a stolen one is soon worthless. It is the most common second factor, such as the six digits from an authenticator app.

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HOTP (HMAC-based one-time password)TOTP (time-based one-time password)backup code