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TOTP(Time-based One-Time Password)

A six-to-eight digit code that changes every 30 seconds, used as a second authentication factor.

TOTP is what apps like Aegis, Authy or Google Authenticator generate. Enabling TOTP-based two-factor authentication on your self-hosted services dramatically reduces the risk from stolen or reused passwords.

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