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pyotp_totp_generation_and_verification_quickstart.py
pythonA quickstart example demonstrating how to generate and verify Time-based One-Time
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pyotp_totp_generation_and_verification_quickstart.py
1import pyotp
2import time
3
4# Generate a random base32 secret
5secret = pyotp.random_base32()
6
7# Create a TOTP object
8totp = pyotp.TOTP(secret)
9
10# Generate a current OTP
11current_otp = totp.now()
12print(f"Current OTP: {current_otp}")
13
14# Verify an OTP (this will be True)
15is_valid = totp.verify(current_otp)
16print(f"Is OTP valid? {is_valid}")
17
18# To simulate time passing, wait or use a specific timestamp
19# Verification will fail after the 30-second window (default)