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What is the difference between using a One Time Password and a temporary one-time passcode for LastPass?
Review the differences between using a One Time Password and a temporary one-time passcode – each of which having its own benefits.
Note: This feature requires an account with the LastPass Business + Advanced MFA add-on. How do I upgrade my LastPass Business account with an add-on?
| One Time Password (OTP) | Temporary One-Time Passcode (TOTP) |
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| Used only for logging in to your workstation via Workstation Login | Used for authenticating when logging in to your vault and/or SSO apps |
| An alphanumeric code (containing letters and numbers) | A numeric-only code |
| Changes after being used to log in to your workstation | Changes every 60 seconds |
| Is created in the LastPass Authenticator when you set up Workstation Login on your Windows or Mac workstation: | Is created in the LastPass Authenticator when you do either of the following:
Tip: If the "Permit offline access" option is enabled when configuring the LastPass Authenticator in your Multifactor Options, you can use the TOTP code when logging in to your vault from a device where no internet connection is present (offline mode).
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| Can only be used if the Allow authentication when workstation is offline Workstation Login policy is enabled – learn how to enable this policy as a LastPass admin
Note: OTP codes cannot be used as a multifactor authentication option when logging in to your LastPass account.
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Can only be used for authentication when logging in to your vault and/or SSO apps
Note: TOTP codes cannot be used to log in to your Windows or Mac desktop via Workstation Login.
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