2fa-util

A lightweight, robust Node.js utility for generating Two-Factor Authentication (TOTP) secrets, QR codes, and verifying tokens. Compatible with Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, and Authy.

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Features

• Easy Setup: Generate a secret and QR code in one function call.
• Standard Compatible: Works with any RFC 6238 compliant authenticator app.
• Flexible Verification: Supports custom windows, steps, and other otplib options.
• Zero-Dependency (Runtime): Bundles necessary logic efficiently (uses otplib and qrcode under the hood).

Installation

npm install 2fa-util

Usage

Basic Example

const { generateSecret, verify } = require('2fa-util');

(async () => {
    // 1. Generate a Secret and QR Code
    const { secret, qrcode, otpauth } = await generateSecret('[email protected]', 'MyApp');
    
    console.log('Secret:', secret);
    console.log('QR Code Data URL:', qrcode); // Display this in an <img src="...">

    // ... User scans QR code ...

    // 2. Verify a Token
    const userToken = '123456'; // Input from user
    const isValid = verify(userToken, secret);

    console.log('Is Valid:', isValid);
})();

Advanced Verification (Custom Options)

You can pass standard otplib options to the verify function, such as window (for clock drift) or step.

const isValid = verify(token, secret, {
    window: 1, // Allow 1 step before/after (approx +/- 30sec)
    step: 60   // Custom step size in seconds
});

API Reference

generateSecret(label, [issuer])

Generates a new TOTP secret and corresponding QR code.

• label (string): The username or account identifier (e.g., email).
• issuer (string, optional): The name of your application or company.
• Returns: Promise<Object>
  • secret: The base32 encoded secret key.
  • qrcode: A Data URI string (base64) of the QR code image.
  • otpauth: The raw otpauth:// URL.

verify(token, secret, [options])

Verifies a TOTP token against a secret.

• token (string): The 6-digit token provided by the user.
• secret (string): The user's stored secret key.
• options (Object, optional): Configuration object passed to otplib.
• Returns: boolean (true if valid, false otherwise).

generate(secret)

Generates the current token for a given secret (useful for testing or dev tools).

• secret (string): The secret key.
• Returns: string (The current 6-digit token).

Development

Clone the repository and install dependencies:

git clone https://github.com/jzhobes/2fa-util.git
cd 2fa-util
npm install

Run tests:

npm test

Run linting:

npm run lint

License

MIT © John Ho