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Glossary: Identity and Access Management

TOTP (time-based one-time password)

Also written: TOTP

A one-time code worked out from a shared secret and the current 30-second time step (RFC 6238). The phone and server each work out the same code, so their clocks must agree.

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Related terms

HOTP (HMAC-based one-time password)