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QR Code Generator

Generate QR codes for MFA setup and authentication

Data to Encode

Options

2 modules

QR Code Tips

  • • Higher error correction = larger QR but more readable
  • • Dark on light background works best for scanners
  • • Ensure sufficient contrast between colors
  • • Test with your target authenticator app

Generated QR Code

Enter data to generate QR code

OTPAuth URI Format

otpauth://totp/ISSUER:ACCOUNT?
  secret=BASE32_SECRET
  &issuer=ISSUER
  &algorithm=SHA1|SHA256|SHA512
  &digits=6|8
  &period=30
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About QR Codes

  • •Quick Response codes for encoding data visually
  • •Error correction levels: L (7%), M (15%), Q (25%), H (30%)
  • •otpauth:// URI format for MFA enrollment
  • •Higher error correction = larger QR but more resilient to damage

QR Codes in IAM

  • •MFA Setup – Enroll authenticator apps
  • •TOTP/HOTP – Share secrets securely
  • •Self-service – User-driven 2FA enrollment
  • •Passwordless – Quick device registration