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# One-time password

Configure the One-time password entry in Remote Desktop Manager to generate time-based MFA codes using key, time step, and hash algorithm settings.

The One-time password (OTP) entry allows you to securely store and generate time-based authentication codes for accounts protected by multi-factor authentication (MFA).

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="200"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>SETTINGS</strong></td><td><strong>DESCRIPTION</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Name</strong></td><td>The name of the entry.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Folder</strong></td><td>The folder where the entry is located. Click the browse button to select a folder, or click the add button to create a new one.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### General

<table><thead><tr><th width="128.39996337890625">SETTINGS</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Key</strong></td><td>The key used to generate the OTP. It can be entered manually or loaded by image with the <em><strong>Load from image</strong></em> button, which also fills the other OTP settings from the QR code. The key is required and must be in Base32 or Base64 format. Depending on your permissions, the <em><strong>Export QR code</strong></em> button exports the key as a QR code.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Account</strong></td><td>The account name linked to the OTP. A warning icon appears if the name contains the ":" character, which is not supported and is replaced by "_" in the generated QR code.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Recovery codes</strong></td><td>Opens the <em><strong>Recovery codes</strong></em> window, where you can store the recovery codes of the account.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><strong>QR code</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Application</strong></td><td>The service or application this OTP is for (for example, Google or GitHub). When an application is set, the <em><strong>Account</strong></em> field is required. A warning icon appears if the name contains the ":" character, which is not supported and is replaced by "_" in the generated QR code.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Advanced

<table><thead><tr><th width="183.5999755859375">SETTINGS</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Time step (seconds)</strong></td><td>Defines how long each OTP remains valid before rotating. Enter a value between 15 and 999999 seconds. The default is 30.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Code size</strong></td><td><p>Determines the number of digits in each OTP:</p><ul><li><strong>6 digits</strong> (default)</li><li><strong>8 digits</strong></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hash algorithm</strong></td><td><p>Specifies the hashing algorithm used to calculate the OTP:</p><ul><li><strong>SHA-1</strong> (default)</li><li><strong>SHA256</strong></li><li><strong>SHA-512</strong></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

### See also

* [One-time password (OTP) usage with entries](/rdm/knowledge-base/how-to-articles/one-time-password-otp-usage-with-entries.md)
* [Devolutions Academy – How to use OTP entry in Remote Desktop Manager](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/page/2584596-how-to-use-otp-entry-in-remote-desktop-manager?curriculum_activity_id=3969784\&path_id=2628397\&sid=edec8b2f-cf78-4396-a87a-f96a0cedc04c\&sid_i=0)


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