# otp

> OTP-based access provides controlled, temporary authentication without requiring permanent user accounts, often used for external collaborators or secure short-term access flows.

Source: https://docs.applivery.com/en/glossary/otp/  •  Last updated: 2026-07-02

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**TL;DR:** OTP enables temporary, single-use authentication for secure and controlled access.

OTP authentication is useful when organizations need to grant secure access to users who do not have full accounts, while still maintaining expiration controls and auditability.