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Activate OTP for user

Function: Activate OTP for user​

Description, This function allows you to enable One-Time Password (OTP) authentication for a specific user in your application. When activated, the user will be required to use an OTP for future logins, adding an extra layer of security to their account.

Input,

  • Email: The email address of the user for whom you want to activate One-Time Password (OTP) authentication. This is a required input.

Output, This function does not produce any direct output. Its primary effect is to update the user's security settings within the system.

Execution Flow,

Real-Life Examples,

Example 1: Enhancing Security for a New Administrator A new administrator has been onboarded, and you want to ensure their account has the highest level of security from the start.

  • Inputs:
  • Result: OTP authentication is activated for the administrator account [email protected]. The next time they log in, they will be prompted to set up or use an OTP.

Example 2: Reactivating OTP for a User After a Security Review A user's account was temporarily configured without OTP, and after a security review, you need to re-enable this crucial security feature.

  • Inputs:
  • Result: OTP authentication is activated for [email protected]. The user will now need to provide an OTP in addition to their password to access their account.

Example 3: Enforcing OTP for a Specific Department As part of a company-wide security initiative, all employees in the finance department must have OTP enabled. You can use this action for each user in that department.