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One Time Password SMS

API Description
Use Cases
  • Online Banking: To authenticate users during login and transactions, ensuring secure access to financial accounts.
  • E-commerce Checkout: To verify customer identity during the checkout process, reducing the risk of fraudulent purchases.
  • Account Registration: To confirm user identity during account creation by sending a verification code to their mobile device.
  • Password Recovery: To securely verify users when they request to reset their passwords, ensuring only the rightful owner can make changes.
  • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): To enhance security for sensitive applications by requiring a second verification step via SMS after entering a password.
  • Customer support
Benefits

The One Time Password SMS API has several benefits for the API consumer:

  • Enhanced Security: OTPs provide an additional layer of security beyond passwords, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
  • User Verification: Ensures that the user has access to the registered mobile device, confirming their identity.
  • Fraud Prevention: Helps in preventing fraudulent activities by requiring a unique code for each transaction or login.
  • Ease of Use: Users can easily receive and enter codes via SMS, making the process straightforward.
  • Time-Sensitive: OTPs are typically valid for a short period, minimizing the risk of interception.
  • No Additional Hardware: Users do not need to carry extra devices; they can use their existing mobile phones.
  • Scalability: APIs can handle a large number of requests, making them suitable for businesses of all sizes.
  • Integration Flexibility: Easily integrates with existing systems and applications for seamless user experience.
  • Cost-Effective: Reduces the need for complex authentication systems while providing strong security.
  • User Trust: Increases user confidence in the security of the platform, leading to higher user satisfaction.
  • Operational efficiency for the API customer (cost savings).

API Portfolio: Authentication and Fraud Prevention

SubProject Wiki: Number Verification
(incl. how to meet the team)

API Wiki: One Time Password SMS

API Repository: One Time Password SMS

API Repository Status: Incubating

API Status: Stable

API Version(s) and Release Date(s):

API availability: Information which APIs are available in which country and network, and how to get access can be found on the GSMA public launch status page.

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