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Authenticate users securely using Dojah’s OTP service. This API enables you to send time-bound one-time passwords to users’ phone numbers, then validate the code when they submit it. It’s ideal for login, signup, transaction confirmation, and two-factor authentication (2FA).

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How It Works

The OTP process is straightforward:
  1. Send OTP
    Make a POST request to the send-otp endpoint with the user’s phone number. A 6-digit code is generated and sent via SMS using your registered Sender ID.
  2. User Inputs OTP
    The user enters the code they received.
  3. Validate OTP
    Make a POST request to the validate-otp endpoint with the phone number and the code. If valid and not expired, you’ll receive a success response.
Each OTP is valid for a limited time and can only be used once. You can also set your preferred OTP expiration time and resend behavior.

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Use Cases

  • Secure user login or account creation
  • Authorize wallet top-ups, withdrawals, or payments
  • Confirm sensitive changes (e.g., password updates, PIN resets)
  • Add an extra layer of verification during onboarding

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Why Use Dojah OTP

  • Fast, telco-optimized delivery
  • Custom sender ID branding
  • Developer-friendly endpoints
  • Built-in expiration and retry logic
  • Secure and stateless validation