Temporary links are perfect for sharing one-time access with contractors, external support teams, or anyone who needs brief access to a 2FA code without being added to your organization.
Step 1: Navigate to the Accounts Page
From your dashboard, click on the "Accounts" link in the sidebar. This will show you a list of all your 2FA accounts.
Step 2: Locate the Account to Share
Find the account you want to share temporary access to. Click on the three-dot menu icon (⋮) on the right side of the account row.
Step 3: Select "Send Temporary Link"
From the dropdown menu, click on "Send Temporary Link". This will open a modal dialog where you can configure the temporary access link.
Step 4: Enter Recipient Details
In the "Recipient Email" field, enter the email address of the person you want to share access with. This person will receive an email with the secure link.
Optionally, you can add a personal message in the "Message" field to provide context to the recipient. This message will appear in the email they receive. For example, you might include:
- Why they're receiving access
- What they need to do with the code
- Any special instructions or context
Important: The link will expire in 30 minutes for security purposes.
Step 5: Send the Link
Click the "Send Link" button. An email will be sent to the recipient containing:
- Your name and organization name
- A secure, unique link to access the temporary OTP codes
- Your optional message (if provided)
- Instructions on how to use the link
- Clear indication that this is temporary access
Security Features:
- Links expire automatically after 30 minutes
- Recipients can view codes but cannot see account details once the link expires
- Complete audit trail: Both sending the link and each code generation are logged for security monitoring
- Audit logs include recipient email, account name, and timestamp
- If a link expires, you'll need to generate and send a new one
Step 6: Recipient Access
The recipient will receive an email with a link. When they click the link, they will see:
- The account name and logo (if applicable)
- A "Reveal Code" button to generate and view the current 2FA code
- How much time remains before the link expires
- The ability to copy the code for easy pasting
Audit Trail and Security Monitoring
All temporary link activity is fully audited for your security and compliance needs:
- Link Creation: When you send a temporary link, an audit log entry is created recording the recipient's email and account name
- Code Generation: Each time the recipient generates a 2FA code using the link, it's logged in your audit trail
- Visibility: You can review all temporary link activity in your organization's activity logs to monitor who accessed what and when
This comprehensive logging ensures you have complete visibility into temporary access usage and helps maintain security compliance.
Temporary link sharing provides a secure way to grant limited access without compromising your organization's security. Once the link expires, the recipient will no longer be able to access any information about the account.
Tip: For ongoing collaboration, consider
inviting team members to your organization instead of using temporary links.