Developer & DevOps
The complete guide to setting up and creating TOTP tokens in n8n
2 nodes
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Automatic trigger
Workflow Description
A practical guide for setting up and generating TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) tokens in n8n, enabling secure two-factor authentication across applications and server environments.
How it works
- 1.Activate the manual trigger to initiate the token generation workflow
- 2.Configure the TOTP node with the base secret key and authentication parameters
- 3.Generate the time-based token and transmit it to receiving applications
Use cases
- Implement two-factor authentication for login systems requiring enhanced security
- Generate dynamic OTP codes for digital wallet and payment applications
- Manage temporary access codes for employee and user provisioning
Requirements
- Understanding of TOTP authentication standards and secret key management
- Access to n8n platform and workflow creation capabilities
Service Value
Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.
Apps Used
TOTP
Details
Trigger
Automatic trigger
Nodes
2
Apps
1
Views
204
Downloads
121
How to Use
- 1.Click "Download Template"
- 2.Open your n8n dashboard
- 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
- 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials
Nodes Used (2)
When clicking ‘Test workflow’
Manual Trigger
TOTP
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