You can Now Use Whatsapp For In-app and Online OTP verification

OTP verification has been made easy with the new whatsapp OTP verification sdk, you can now verify your online registrations and in app registrations with your WhatsApp app.

Two-factor authentication (also called 2FA) is an extra layer of protection used by websites, apps, online services, etc to ensure the security of user’s online accounts beyond the username and password. This method of verification usually requires a trusted device or trusted phone number during setup which can used to confirm the user’s claimed identity.

OTP and 2factor Authentication helps secure our accounts online ensuring that there is no unapproved access to one’s account, though this can be frustrating some times but I think the security it provides is worth the stress.

The social media giant(facebook) said that is it releasing Account Kit SDK to allow users of WhatsApp world over to make use of the messaging service instead of SMS or any other form of 2FA for verification of codes

And I quote
“We’re releasing the SDK to integrate WhatsApp verification into Account Kit for iOS and Android. Developers can now give people the option to use WhatsApp to send verification codes as alternative to SMS for phone number login,” Facebook said in a blog post.

App and website Developers can now use the Account Kit SDK in their app(s) or website, giving the users vast option to choose the best form of 2FA or OTP that
is best for them at same time making whatsapp popular.

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