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Email OTP Authentication

Email OTP (One-Time Password) is an authentication method that sends a unique, time-limited numeric code to the user's email address for identity verification - providing a simple, passwordless alternative to traditional login.

Let users sign in with a code instead of a password - one API alongside passkeys, magic links and social login. Email OTP is included from the Free plan up.

Email OTP Authentication

Key Features

Secure and reliable email-based one-time passwords

Secure OTP Generation

Cryptographically secure, time-limited one-time passwords

Customizable Email Templates

Brand the OTP emails to match your company identity

Configurable Expiry Times

Set custom expiration times for enhanced security

Rate Limiting

Built-in protection against brute force attacks

Reliable Delivery

99.5%+ email delivery, with SPF, DKIM and DMARC

Comprehensive Analytics

Detailed insights into OTP usage and success rates

How Email OTP Works

A simple, secure authentication flow for your users

  1. Request

    User enters their email address on your login page

  2. Delivery

    User receives an email with a secure, time-limited OTP code

  3. Verification

    User enters the OTP code to complete authentication

Email OTP Authentication Flow

Simple Integration

Implementing Email OTP with MojoAuth is straightforward. Our SDKs handle the complexity, so you can focus on building your application.

  • Deploy in hours, not months
  • Customizable email templates
  • Secure OTP generation and validation
  • Comprehensive analytics and reporting
View implementation guide
index.html
<!DOCTYPE html>
  <head>
   <script  charset="UTF-8"  src="https://cdn.mojoauth.com/js/mojoauth.min.js">
   </script>
  </head>
  <body>
     <div id="mojoauth-passwordless-form"></div>
      <script>
        const mojoauth = new MojoAuth("Your MojoAuth API Key", {
          language: 'language_code',
          redirect_url: "your_redirect_url",
          source: [{ type: "email", feature: "otp" }],
        })

        mojoauth.signIn().then(response => console.log(response));
      </script>

  </body>
</html>

Benefits of Email OTP

Why businesses and users choose email OTP authentication

For Businesses


  • No password management overhead
  • Reduced account takeover fraud
  • Enhanced security with time-limited codes
  • Works with existing email infrastructure
  • Deploy in hours, not months
  • Detailed analytics on authentication patterns

For Users


  • No passwords to remember
  • Familiar email-based workflow
  • Enhanced security for sensitive accounts
  • Works across all devices and platforms
  • Simple verification process
  • Reduced risk of credential theft

Works with every other method on the same API

Offer Email OTP alongside passkeys, magic links, phone OTP, social login and One Tap from one integration - add methods without rewriting your login.

See every authentication method

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to implement Email OTP?

Fewer lost signups, no passwords to reset - start with Email OTP on the Free plan (25,000 MAU, no credit card).

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