Authenticator App e.g. for Smartphone, Laptop or Desktop (TOTP)
A TOTP token (time-based one-time password) is associated with a TOTP app of your choice.
1. Requirements for the use of the Authenticator app token
- You have to download an Authenticator app onto your device (e.g. via the App Store, Google Play or alternatives).
- For smartphones: 2FAS, Aegis or Apple Keychain
- For desktops or laptops: 2fast for Windows, Otpkey Authenticator for macOS, or the TOTP extension of the KeePassXC password manager for all operating systems.
- Your app supports the desired character length and hash algorithms like SHA256 or SHA512.
I. Go to the Token Manager.
If you have already set up one or more tokens, you will be asked to enter a one-time security code.
Please select the token you wish to use from the drop-down menu, enter the one-time security code from the token and click "Next".
Now, choose "Create".
II. Choose "Authenticator App e.g. for (TOTP)" and click "Next".
III. Enter a unique description for the token (e.g. My TOTP app) and click "Create".
Optional: Select a security code length and hash algorithm under "Advanced Options".
IV. You will now see a QR code and a token secret. Please go to your app now.
V. Open the app, click on "pair new device" and scan the QR code from the Token Manager with the app.
The picture shows 2FAS App as an example.
VI. Enter a one-time password (OTP) shown in the app into the field "Verify TOTP" an click "Finish" to complete the procedure.
You can now use the app as an "Authenticator App e.g. for Smartphone (TOTP)". A new one-time-password (OTP) is generated every 30 seconds.
In case of problems with the app, please contact the manufacturer directly for further support.
