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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.
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:
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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
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Can only be used for authentication when logging in to your vault and/or SSO apps
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