TOTP
Learn how to dynamically generate time-based one-time passwords.
The Infisical TOTP dynamic secret allows you to generate time-based one-time passwords on demand.
Prerequisite
- Infisical requires either an OTP url or a secret key from a TOTP provider.
Set up Dynamic Secrets with TOTP
Open Secret Overview Dashboard
Open the Secret Overview dashboard and select the environment in which you would like to add a dynamic secret.
Click on the 'Add Dynamic Secret' button
Select TOTP
Provide the inputs for dynamic secret parameters
Name by which you want the secret to be referenced
There are two supported configuration types - url and manual.
When url is selected, you can configure the TOTP generator using the OTP URL.
When manual is selected, you can configure the TOTP generator using the secret key along with other configurations like period, number of digits, and algorithm.
OTP URL in otpauth:// format used to generate TOTP codes.
Base32 encoded secret used to generate TOTP codes.
Time interval in seconds between generating new TOTP codes.
Number of digits to generate in each TOTP code.
Hash algorithm to use when generating TOTP codes. The supported algorithms are sha1, sha256, and sha512.
Click 'Submit'
After submitting the form, you will see a dynamic secret created in the dashboard.
Generate dynamic secrets
Once you’ve successfully configured the dynamic secret, you’re ready to generate on-demand TOTPs. To do this, simply click on the ‘Generate’ button which appears when hovering over the dynamic secret item.
Once you click the Generate button, a new secret lease will be generated and the TOTP will be shown to you.
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