How To Enable TOTP in Zerodha Kite

How To Enable TOTP in Zerodha Kite.

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How to set up Time-based OTP (TOTP) to log in to Kite?

TOTP stands for “time-based one-time password”. Unlike a traditional OTP that is delivered to you via email or SMS, a TOTP is generated by a TOTP app that is already on your phone. This TOTP is valid only for a short duration (usually 30 seconds) and is regenerated every 30 seconds. The following apps can be downloaded on PC or mobile phones to generate the TOTP:

Download the on Authenticator app below list

1. Google® Authenticator available on Google Play , App Store (For Apple).
2. Microsoft® Authenticator available on Google Play, App Store (for Apple).
3. Authy available on Google Play, App Store
4. Bitwarden

For Kite web, visit kite.zerodha.com , and follow the steps below:

1. Go to My Profile/Settings and then Password & Security
2. Click on Enable 2-Step TOTP .
3. Enter OTP sent to registered email address.
4. Open any one of the Authenticator apps above on a mobile phone.
5. Select Scan a barcode under the Add an account option and click on Begin .
6. Allow access to the phone camera, and scan the bar code shown on the profile page on Kite. On scanning, the account will be added on the authenticator app. Alternatively, copy the key (available below the QR code) and use it to add the Kite account to the authenticator app. Enter the OTP shown on the app on Kite along with password and click on Enable .
7. TOTP is enabled.

To log in to Kite, enter the time-based OTP shown on the Authenticator app.

Follow the video tutorial to set up the TOTP .

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For Kite app, follow the steps below:

1. Login Your Kite App And Go to Profile , And Password And Security Click Manage & Click Enable 2Factor TOTP.
2. Enter the OTP sent to the account holder’s registered email and click on Verify .
3. Click on Can’t Scan? Copy the Key .
4. Go to the authenticator app and click on +, then Enter the setup key . Add the account name and paste the key. Ensure the type of key is set as Time based. Then click on Add and then Add account . The GIF below is from Google® Authenticator. The account holder can use any of the authenticator apps mentioned above.
5. On the Kite app, copy the TOTP displayed and paste it on the 6 digit TOTP tab and enter the Kite login password and click on Enable .

The account holder will get a confirmation pop up mentioning that the TOTP is enabled. After this, re-login to all Kite sessions across all devices.

What is TOTP in Zerodha?

TOTP is a 2FA security feature that prevents the easy sharing of login credentials with third parties, whether knowingly or unknowingly. If it is not enabled, trading is blocked on stocks where the risk of fraud and phishing via sharing and stealing of login credentials is high.

How do I enable TOTP on my Zerodha account?

For Kite web, visit kite.zerodha.com , and follow the steps below:
Go to My Profile/Settings and then Password & Security. Click on Enable 2-Step TOTP . Enter OTP sent to registered email address. Open any one of the Authenticator apps above on a mobile phone. And get six digit code and login with TOTP.

Video Tutorial For TOTP Enable.