step crypto otp

Name

step crypto otp -- generate and verify one-time passwords

Usage

step crypto otp <subcommand> [arguments] [global-flags] [subcommand-flags]

Description

step crypto otp command group implements TOTP and HOTP one-time passwords (mention RFCs)

Examples

Generate a new TOTP token and it's QR Code to scan:

$ step crypto otp generate --issuer smallstep.com --account name@smallstep.com -qr smallstep.png > smallstep.totp

$ cat smallstep.totp
55RU6WTUISKKGEYVNSSI7H6FTJWJ4IPP

Scan the QR Code using Google Authenticator, Authy or a similar software and use it to verify the TOTP token:

$ step crypto otp verify --secret smallstep.totp
Enter Passcode: 614318
ok

Commands

NameUsage
generategenerate a one-time password
verifyverify a one-time password