What are One Time Passwords (OTP) and how can I use them in MEGA Pass?

One Time Passwords (OTP) are a form of two-factor authentication that makes your logins for websites and apps much more secure. With MEGA Pass, an OTP will regenerate every 30 seconds, so it can only be provided to the site by you, which makes your logins extra protected.

How to add OTP in MEGA Pass

If you want to strengthen the security on a website or app that you already have a login for, you can do this easily with MEGA Pass.

In the web app

Adding a new entry

1. Click + Add.
2. Enter the following fields:
• Title
• Username (optional)
• Password
• Website (optional)
3. Copy the key shown in the website you want to set up OTP for.
4. Paste the key into the OTP field.
5. Click Save.
6. Click the copy button next to the OTP.
7. Go back to the website and paste the 6-digit code to confirm your OTP setup.

Editing an existing entry

1. Copy the key shown in the website you want to set up OTP for.
2. Go to MEGA Pass in your browser.
3. Find the website entry and click the three-dot menu.
4. Click Edit.
5. Paste the key into the OTP field.
6. Click Save.
7. Click the copy button next to the OTP.
8. Go back to the website and paste the 6-digit code to confirm your OTP setup.

In the browser extension

Adding a new entry

1. Click + Add.
2. Enter the following fields:
• Title
• Username (optional)
• Password
• Website (optional)
3. Copy the key shown in the website you want to set up OTP for.
4. Paste the key into the OTP field.
5. Click Save.
6. Click the copy button next to the OTP.
7. Go back to the website and paste the 6-digit code to confirm your OTP setup.

Editing an existing entry

1. Copy the key shown in the website you want to set up OTP for.
2. Open the MEGA Pass extension.
3. Find the website entry and click the three-dot menu.
4. Click Edit.
5. Paste the key into the OTP field.
6. Click Save.
7. Click the copy button next to the OTP.
8. Go back to the website and paste the 6-digit code to confirm your OTP setup.

In the mobile apps

Adding a new entry

1. Tap the + button at the bottom right.
2. Enter the following fields:
• Title
• Username (optional)
• Password
• Website (optional)
3. Copy the key shown in the website or app you want to set up OTP for.
4. Paste the key into the OTP field.

or

3. Tap the QR code button.
4. Scan the QR code in the website or app.

5. Tap Save.
6. Tap the copy button next to the OTP.
7. Go back to the website or app and paste the 6-digit code to confirm your OTP setup.

Editing an existing entry

1. Copy the key shown in the website or app you want to set up OTP for.
2. Switch to the MEGA Pass app.
3. Find the entry for the website or app and tap the three-dot menu.
4. Tap Edit.
5. Paste the key into the OTP field.
6. Tap Save.
7. Tap the copy button next to the OTP.
8. Go back to the website or app and paste the 6-digit code to confirm your OTP setup.

or

1. Open the MEGA Pass app.
2. Find the entry for the website or app you want to set up OTP for, and tap the three-dot menu.
3. Tap Edit.
4. Tap the QR code button.
5. Scan the QR code in the website or app.
6. Tap Save.
7. Tap the copy button next to the OTP.
8. Go back to the website or app and paste the 6-digit code to confirm your OTP setup.

Why is the OTP code not being accepted?

• The code expired before being entered in the website or app.
• Go back to MEGA Pass and copy the new code. Note that the code will change every 30 seconds.
• Your device time may be out of sync.
• Ensure your device is set to use automatic time settings:
• For an iPhone or iPad, this is Settings > General, Date and Time > Automatically correct time.
• For Android, this is Settings > Date & Time > Automatic.