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Google Token (HOTP)

HMAC-Based One-Time Password - HOTP - token is a way to verify a user's identity using a code generated, similar to virtual HOTP tokens, in the physical device. If the user has enrolled this token, when asked to enter the one-time password (OTP) when logging into the application, the user reads the OTP from the device and inserts it into the system. If the OTP is entered correctly, the user's identity is verified and the login occurs.

The difference between HOTP and TOTP types of tokens is that HOTP generates OTP based on some instruction - most often a button in the application. TOTP, on the other hand, generates a new OTP every 30 seconds.

Download and installation guide for the Google Authenticator

Google Authenticator (HOTP) token enrollment process

1

Choose the Google Authenticator token template from the Token type drop-down menu.

  • The template name depends on the administrator's settings

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2

Open the Google Authenticator app on the mobile phone and scan the QR code.

  • There are a large number of authenticator applications that facilitate the registration of TOTP or HOTP tokens - the examples show the two most common ones - Google or MS Authenticators
  • If the token registration in the application is successful, the OTP is displayed.

3

Insert displayed OTP into the OTP field.

4

Optionally fill the Description field of the token.

  • The display of the Label field depends on administrator settings

5

Press the SAVE button to finish the enrollment and activate the token.


Google Authenticator (HOTP) token test process

1

Open the application MS Authenticator or Google Authenticator on your mobile device where the token is registered.

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2

Get the OTP from the registered token.

3

Insert the OTP into the OTP field.

4

Press the button TEST.
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