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TOTP/2FA Secret Generator

Generate Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) secrets for two-factor authentication

Configuration

Standard is 30 seconds

Setup Instructions

  1. Generate a TOTP secret
  2. Open your authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.)
  3. Scan the QR code OR manually enter the secret key
  4. Your app will generate 6-digit codes that change every 30 seconds
  5. Store the secret key somewhere safe for account recovery
  6. Enter the code from your app when prompted to verify 2FA setup

TOTP Security Best Practices

  • • Save the secret key in a secure location (password manager, encrypted note)
  • • Use a TOTP app on your phone, not via SMS (SMS is less secure)
  • • Enable TOTP on all important accounts (email, banking, crypto, etc.)
  • • Keep your phone and authenticator app updated
  • • Set up backup codes in case you lose access to your authenticator
  • • Never share your secret key or TOTP codes with anyone
  • • Consider using multiple authenticator apps for redundancy

Recommended Authenticator Apps

  • Google Authenticator: Simple, free, open-source
  • Authy: Advanced features, cloud backup, multiple devices
  • Microsoft Authenticator: Integration with Microsoft accounts
  • 1Password: Built into password manager, highly secure
  • Bitwarden: Open-source, integrated authenticator