Ruby

Google Authenticator Algorithm

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Example code implementing the Google Authenticator algorithm. Ruby

require 'chilkat'

# This example assumes the Chilkat API to have been previously unlocked.
# See Global Unlock Sample for sample code.

# Generating TOTP Base32 Secret: 
# When you enable 2FA with a TOTP-based authenticator app, Google will provide you with a QR code
# that you can scan using the app. This QR code contains a TOTP base32 secret.
# You can also choose to view and copy the secret manually.

secretBase32 = "JBSWY3DPEHPK3PXP"

# Do the following to calculate the 6-digit decimal Google authenticator token for a base32 secret,
# given the current system date/time.
crypt = Chilkat::CkCrypt2.new()
otp = crypt.totp(secretBase32,"base32","0","",30,6,-1,"sha1")

print "6-digit decimal token = " + otp + "\n";