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title: TOTP
description: Documentation for the TOTP node in n8n, a workflow automation platform. Includes guidance on usage, and links to examples.
contentType: [integration, reference]
---

# TOTP

The TOTP node provides a way to generate a TOTP (time-based one-time password).

/// note | Credentials
Refer to [TOTP credentials](/integrations/builtin/credentials/totp.md) for guidance on setting up authentication. 
///

## Node parameters

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Configure this node with these parameters.

### Credential to connect with

Select or create a [TOTP credential](/integrations/builtin/credentials/totp.md) for the node to use.

### Operation

**Generate Secret** is the only operation currently supported.

## Node options

Use these **Options** to further configure the node.

### Algorithm

Select the HMAC hashing algorithm to use. Default is SHA1.

### Digits

Enter the number of digits in the generated code. Default is `6`.

### Period

Enter how many seconds the TOTP is valid for. Default is `30`.

## Templates and examples

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