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Glossary: MFA, Access Control and Passwords

OTP (One-time Password)

Also written: one-time password, OTPs

A code, usually six digits, that works for one login only. The two standard ways to make one are HOTP and TOTP, and no OTP is phishing-resistant.

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Related terms

HOTP (HMAC-based One-time Password)TOTP (Time-based One-time Password)shared secret