GetOTP

Identity & KYC

GetOTP is a comprehensive OTP (One-Time Password) generation and verification service providing secure multi-factor authentication capabilities. The service delivers OTPs via email and SMS for customer verification, login authentication, and sensitive transaction confirmation.

paid

API Key

Pay-as-you-go

✓ Available

Best For

Applications needing secure OTP-based verification for login, signups, and sensitive transaction confirmation in African markets

Pricing

Africa-focused OTP service with coverage across West Africa: Nigeria (all GSM networks: MTN, Airtel, 9mobile, Glo), Ghana, Kenya, and other countries. Nigerian mobile networks: Excellent coverage across MTN, Airtel, 9mobile, Globacom. Pay-per-OTP pricing model with no monthly minimums: Example pricing ₦20-40 per OTP sent (rates vary by network and delivery speed). Sandbox environment available for testing at no cost. Note: Verify current developer portal URL at getotp.com as documentation may have relocated.

Key Highlights

  • Delivers OTPs via SMS and email — covering African phone networks and email providers in a single unified API
  • Configurable OTP formats: numeric-only, alphanumeric, or custom patterns to match your brand and security requirements
  • Built-in brute-force protection with rate limiting, exponential backoff, and automatic account lockout after repeated failures
  • Audit logs record every OTP generation and verification attempt with timestamps for compliance and fraud investigation
  • Pay-per-OTP pricing with no monthly minimum — costs scale with usage and there are no idle fees for inactive periods

Required Access Documents

  • API KeyRequired

Use Cases

  • Primary Use Case:Implement this API to solve core business problems and integrate essential functionality into your applications.
  • Enterprise Integration:Integrate with enterprise systems to streamline workflows, automate processes, and improve operational efficiency.
  • Scalable Infrastructure:Build scalable applications leveraging this API infrastructure handling growing user bases and transaction volumes.
  • Data Analytics & Insights:Extract valuable insights from API data to inform business decisions and identify optimization opportunities.
  • Automation & Compliance:Automate repetitive tasks, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain detailed audit trails for governance.

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