Set up OTP (One-time password)
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Set up OTP (One-time password)

Set up OTP for your online accounts with Locker to create an additional layer of security (2FA) when logging in to your accounts.

What is OTP?

OTP (one-time password) is a common form of two-factor authentication (2FA). It enhances the security of your account as it requires you to provide an OTP every time you try to log in to your account on a new device.

You can use the Locker app on your mobile device or the Locker extension as an authenticator app to log in to accounts you have enabled 2FA. More specifically, Locker can generate, store, and display unique six-digit security codes, which you will need to finish the login process on your online accounts.

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Note: You can use Locker as the authenticator app to log into your Locker account.

Locker Authenticator is only available with websites or services that offer two-step verification processes. To begin setting up 2FA with Locker:

i. Open the websites or services you want to secure with two-step verification.

ii. Go to Account Settings > Security and follow the steps to enable 2FA. This should eventually provide you with a QR code or setup key.

iii. Now you can choose to scan a QR code or enter a setup key to enable 2FA for that account.

On web vault

The Locker web app only supports 2FA setup with Setup key. Learn how to set up 2FA for an account:

When adding or editing a Password

  1. Log in to your Locker account on Web vault, then choose to add a new password or edit an existing password.
  1. On the Password form, update the required information, then browse to the 2FA Setup section > choose Add new OTP.
  1. Enter the setup key obtained in step ii into the field required by Locker.
  1. Locker will provide a 6-digit code, copy this code, return to the website you want to link, enter the code then click confirm.

You are all set! Now you can use the OTP as the second authentication step when logging in to the online account you’ve set up on a strange device.

By setting up a 2FA at the Authenticator tab

  1. Log in to your Locker account on Web vault, go to the Authenticator tab on the sidebar.
  1. Set up the first 2FA for any of your online accounts by clicking Set up 2FA.
  1. Enter the OTP name and the setup key obtained from step ii into the fields required by Locker. Tap Add.
  1. Locker will provide a 6-digit code, copy this code, return to the website you want to link, enter the code then click confirm.

You are all set! Now you can use the OTP as the second authentication step when logging in to the online account you’ve set up on a strange device.

Linking an existing OTP with your password

After adding an OTP at the Authenticator tab, you can link your OTP with a new, or existing password.

  1. Log in to your Locker account on Web vault, then choose to add a new password or edit an existing password.
  1. On the Password form, update the required information, then browse to the 2FA Setup section > choose Set up from an existing OTP.
  1. Browse or search for an OTP in the dropdown list. The OTP selected should match the login credentials of your account. Then click Save/Update.

On mobile app

Learn how to set up 2FA for an account on Locker mobile app.

When adding or editing a Password

  1. Open Locker app, then choose to add a new password or edit an existing password.
  1. On the Password form, update the required information, then browse to the 2FA Setup section > choose Add new OTP.
  1. You can choose either to scan a QR code, or enter a Setup key:
  • To scan a QR code
    • Choose Scan a QR code
    • Point your device’s camera at the QR code obtained from step ii. You will be prompted to give Locker access to your device’s camera first. Tap OK to allow
  • To use a Setup key,
    • Choose Enter a setup key
    • Enter the setup key obtained from step ii into the fields required by Locker. Tap Save.
  1. Locker will provide a 6-digit code, copy this code, return to the website you want to link, enter the code then click confirm.

You are all set! Now you can use the OTP as the second authentication step when logging in to the online account you’ve set up on a strange device.

By setting up a 2FA at the OTP tab

  1. Log in to Locker on the mobile app, then open OTP tab > tap the Plus button on the top right.
  1. You can choose either to scan a QR code, or enter a Setup key.
  1. Locker will provide a 6-digit code, copy this code, return to the website you want to link, enter the code then click confirm.

You are all set! Now you can use the OTP as the second authentication step when logging in to the online account you’ve set up on a strange device.

Linking an existing OTP with your password

After adding an OTP at the OTP tab, you can link your OTP with a new, or existing password.

  1. Open Locker app, then choose to add a new password or edit an existing password.
  1. On the Password form, update the required information, then browse to the 2FA Setup section > click to choose one option.
  1. Browse or search for an OTP in the Choose an existing OTP list. The OTP selected should match the login credentials of your account. Then click Save > Update.

On extension

Learn how to set up 2FA for an account on Locker Browser Extensions.

When adding or editing a Password

  1. Log in on Locker extension, then choose to add a new password or edit an existing password.
  1. On the Password form, update the required information, then browse to the 2FA Setup section.
  1. You can choose either to set up a new 2FA with a QR code or a Setup key:
  • Set up OTP by scanning a QR code
    • Select the Scan QR code option.
    • Drag and drop to scan the QR code obtained in step ii. Select Use image.
  • Set up OTP by entering a setup key
    • Select the Enter setup key.
    • Enter the Title and confirmation code obtained in step ii. Select Save.
  1. Locker will provide a 6-digit code, copy this code, return to the website you want to link, enter the code then click confirm.

You are all set! Now you can use the OTP as the second authentication step when logging in to the online account you’ve set up on a strange device.

By setting up a 2FA at the OTP tab

  1. Log in Locker extension. Click the OTP tab.
  1. Press the Plus button in the lower left corner and select Scan QR code or Enter setup key
      • Set up OTP by scanning a QR code
        • Choose the Scan QR code option.
        • Drag and drop to scan the QR code obtained in step ii. Select Use image.
      • Set up OTP by entering a setup key
        • Choose the Enter setup key option.
        • Enter the Title and confirmation code obtained in step ii. Select Save.
  1. Locker will provide a 6-digit code, copy this code, return to the website you want to link, enter the code then click confirm.

You are all set! Now you can use the OTP as the second authentication step when logging in to the online account you’ve set up on a strange device.

Linking an existing OTP with your password

  1. Log in on Locker extension, then choose to add a new password or edit an existing password.
  1. On the Password form, update the required information, then browse to the 2FA Setup section.
  1. Click the dropdown list, then choose Set up from an existing OTP.
  1. Browse or search for an OTP in the dropdown list. The OTP selected should match the login credentials of your account. Then click Save/Update.
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Note: Typically, the code will be renewed every 30 seconds as a security measure.

Import OTP from Google Authenticator

If you are using Google Authenticator, it is possible to transfer all your accounts’ 2FA to Locker without getting locked out of all your accounts along the way.

See how to import data from Google Authenticator here:

From Google Authenticator mobile app

  1. Open your Google Authenticator app.
  1. Tap the three-dot menu icon > Transfer accounts > Export accounts. Verify yourself by your phone PIN or biometrics methods.
  1. You will see the list of your 2FAs. You can choose which to export by ticking/unticking the 2FAs you want. Tap Next, you will see a QR code generated.
  1. Open the Locker app on another device.
  1. Tap the OTP tab, then select the Plus icon at the top right.
  1. Tap Scan a QR code.
  1. Point your device’s camera toward the QR code. Locker will automatically scan the QR code and import the 2FAs from Google Authenticator to your Vault.

From Google Authenticator extension

On the Google Authenticator extension, you can only import your 2FAs one by one.

  1. Open Google Authenticator on the browser extension.
  1. Hover over the OTP you want to import to Locker, and click the QR code icon next to the OTP. You will see a QR code appearing.
  1. Open the Locker app on another device.
  1. Tap the OTP tab, then select the Plus icon at the top right.
  1. Tap Scan a QR code.
  1. Point your device’s camera toward the QR code. Locker will automatically scan the QR code and import the OTP from Google Authenticator to your Vault. You can repeat the process to import all the OTP from the Google Authenticator extension.
 
Last updated on Jul 24, 2023
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