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title: "Configure One-Time Password (OTP) for Zero Trust Applications Using QR Codes"
slug: "configure-one-time-password-otp-for-zero-trust-applications-using-qr-codes"
updated: 2026-02-05T02:40:39Z
published: 2026-02-05T02:40:39Z
canonical: "docs.ssw.splashtop.com/configure-one-time-password-otp-for-zero-trust-applications-using-qr-codes"
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# Configure One-Time Password (OTP) for Zero Trust Applications Using QR Codes

SSW Secret Manager now supports configuring **One-Time Password (OTP)** by **uploading QR code images** directly in the **Web Console**.

Administrators can enable this feature when **creating** or **editing** a Zero Trust Application secret, making multi-factor authentication setup faster, easier, and less error-prone.

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## Use Cases

- Configure TOTP-based multi-factor authentication for Zero Trust Applications
- Use QR codes generated by third-party authenticators (e.g., Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator)
- Simplify OTP configuration and avoid manual secret input errors

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## Step-by-Step Guide

### 1. Open the Zero Trust Application Creation Page

1. Log in to the **SSW Web Console**.
2. Navigate to **Secret Manager**.
3. Click **`+ Secret`** in the top-right corner.
4. Select **`Zero Trust Application`** from the secret type list.
5. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/efce33ac-4fef-4586-80ea-16e488013376/Images/Documentation/image(85).png)

> To update an existing configuration, open an existing Zero Trust Application secret and click **Edit**.

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### 2. Fill in Basic Application Information

Provide the required application details as needed:

- Application / Desktop App
- Title (required)
- Website
- Username / Password

These fields are used to identify and access the target application.

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### 3. Enable One-Time Password (OTP)

1. Scroll to the bottom of the page.
2. Locate the **One-Time Password** toggle.
3. Switch the toggle to **ON**.
4. Once enabled, the following fields will appear:
  - **Secret** input field
  - **Upload QR image** button

![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/efce33ac-4fef-4586-80ea-16e488013376/Images/Documentation/image(86).png)

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### 4. Configure OTP Using a QR Code

You can configure OTP using either of the following methods:

#### Option 1: Upload a QR Code Image (Recommended)

1. Click **`Upload QR image`**.
2. Upload the QR code image obtained from your application or authenticator setup process.
3. The system will automatically parse the QR code and populate the OTP Secret field.

#### Option 2: Manually Enter the Secret

If you already have the OTP secret, you can manually enter it in the **Secret** field.

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### 5. Save the Configuration

1. Verify that all information is correct.
2. Click **`Save`**.
3. The Zero Trust Application secret will be created or updated, and OTP will be enforced automatically during access.

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## Notes

- Uploaded QR code images are used only for parsing the OTP secret and are not stored permanently.
- OTP is based on the standard TOTP algorithm and is compatible with common authenticator applications.
- Using QR code upload is recommended to minimize configuration errors.