im confused
one time password is mend to use one time for security reasons but why do i have to add the OTP every time i log in?
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im confused
one time password is mend to use one time for security reasons but why do i have to add the OTP every time i log in?
The OTP changes every time you log in, making it harder for those who don't own your account to steal your account
Sounds like you didn't quite understand the function of OTPs, Darkom. Here you go.
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Originally Posted by Wikipedia
Because the client isn't smart enough to understand that if the IP you're being logged in from doesn't change, that there's no reason to need to put in the one time password again. You know, unless the RMT physically break into your house or something.
That said, as session IDs never expire, somebody can hack your account and log it in with neither your password nor one time password from the other side of the world any time they want, because SECURITY!
thanks for the answer and sorry it took so long to reply
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