# TOTP Seed

## What is a TOTP seed?

A TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) seed is the secret key your bank gives you when you set up its authenticator. It looks like a string of capital letters and numbers such as `JBSWY3DPEHPK3PXP`, or comes inside a QR code as an `otpauth://` link.

## Thijooree needs the seed to: 
- Enable OTP-less Transactions.
- Show your OTP codes (to use official bank app or website along with Thijooree.)

To keep transactions secure, you can have Thijooree ask for your biometrics instead of an OTP. \
Keep your seed private: anyone who has it can make your OTP codes.

## How do I get my TOTP seed?

You get your seed in one of two ways:

### Setup

1. [Set up BML](01-setup-bml.md)
2. [Set up MIB](02-setup-mib.md)

### Export

3. [Export from Google Authenticator](03-export-googleauthenticator.md)
4. [Export from Microsoft Authenticator](04-export-microsoft.md)
5. [Export from Bitwarden](05-export-bitwarden.md)