OTP (One-Time Password)
གཅིག་སྤྱོད་གསང་ཚིག
一次性密码
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Also known as: one-time password, verification code, SMS code
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
An OTP is a short code that works only once (or for a few minutes), often sent by SMS or an authenticator app, to confirm it is really you logging in.
Real-World Example
After your password, a banking site may ask for the 6-digit OTP from your phone before opening your account.
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