# HotKey OTP: 2FA Authenticator

> Secure, private two-factor authentication code generator with iCloud sync. (iPhone/iPad app by Hayk Bareghamyan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotkey-otp-2fa-authenticator/id6785986976 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hayk Bareghamyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785986978)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew and 19 more
- Released: 2026-07-09
- Data updated: 2026-07-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotkey-otp-2fa-authenticator/id6785986976/reviews.md

## What is HotKey OTP?

HotKey OTP is a fast, private two-factor authentication app. It generates the time-based (TOTP) and counter-based (HOTP) verification codes you need to sign in — stored securely on device and synced across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud Keychain.

FEATURES
• Add accounts by scanning a QR code, pasting an otpauth link, importing a file, or entering a key by hand
• Import from Google Authenticator, 2FAS, and Aegis
• Steam Guard support — get your 5-character Steam codes
• Organize accounts into folders and add private notes
• Tap any code to copy it instantly; optional auto-clear keeps your clipboard clean
• Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, plus AutoFill for one-time codes
• Face ID / Touch ID lock
• iCloud Keychain sync — your accounts appear automatically on all your Apple devices
• Works completely offline

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
• No account or sign-up required
• No analytics, no tracking, no ads
• Your secrets never leave your devices and Apple's iCloud Keychain

Now available in English, Russian, German, French, and Simplified Chinese.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Generate TOTP and HOTP codes
- Import from other authenticator apps
- Steam Guard support
- Organize accounts with folders and notes
- Instant code copy with auto-clear
- Widgets and AutoFill support
- iCloud Keychain sync

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about HotKey OTP

### How does HotKey OTP protect my data?

HotKey OTP is designed for privacy. Your authentication secrets are stored securely on your device and synced using Apple's iCloud Keychain. The app requires no account sign-up, has no analytics, and does not track users or display ads.

### Can I import my existing 2FA codes into HotKey OTP?

Yes, HotKey OTP allows you to import accounts from Google Authenticator, 2FAS, and Aegis. You can also add accounts by scanning QR codes, pasting otpauth links, importing files, or manually entering keys.

### Does HotKey OTP work offline?

Yes, HotKey OTP works completely offline. You can generate your time-based (TOTP) and counter-based (HOTP) verification codes without an internet connection.

### What devices does HotKey OTP support?

HotKey OTP is available on Mac, Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. It utilizes iCloud Keychain to sync your accounts seamlessly across all your Apple devices.

### How often is HotKey OTP updated?

The latest version, 2.1, was released on July 19, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Updates typically address bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features.

### What is the subscription cost for HotKey OTP?

HotKey OTP offers a monthly subscription plan priced at $4.99 per month. While the app is free to download and use, subscriptions may unlock additional features or services.

### Does HotKey OTP have ads?

No, HotKey OTP is ad-free. The app explicitly states that it has no ads, ensuring a clean and uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the age rating for HotKey OTP?

HotKey OTP has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages and does not contain content inappropriate for children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2026-07-19

Sync, glance, tap.

• Folders now sync — folder names follow you to every device (other devices used to show "Ungrouped").
• Live Activity — a copied code stays on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island with a live countdown. (iOS)
• Control Center button — copy a code with one tap, without opening the app. (iOS 18)
• Mac: next-code preview in the main window and a clock-drift warning in the menu bar.
• Codes copied on the Mac are now hidden from clipboard managers.
• 60+ fixes: rock-solid backups and restore, instant widget updates, layout-independent typing (AZERTY/QWERTZ), Face ID now covers every screen, and much more.

### 2.0 — 2026-07-17

The biggest update yet.

• Passkeys — create passkeys and sign in with them on iPhone and Mac. Keys sync privately through iCloud Keychain.
• Domain Shield — HotKey OTP warns you when a look-alike (phishing) site asks for your code. An industry first.
• Security Checkup — a health score for your 2FA vault: duplicate keys, weak secrets, missing recovery codes.
• Security Timeline — a tamper-evident log of everything that happens to your accounts.
• Switch in 60 seconds — import from 2FAS (including password-protected backups), Bitwarden, and Proton Authenticator.
• Now in 30 languages.
• Faster app launch and smoother animations everywhere.

### 1.4 — 2026-07-14

1.4 — Safer & Global.

• Recently Deleted: delete an account by accident? It now waits 30 days in Recently Deleted — one tap to restore.
• Recovery codes: keep each account's backup codes encrypted right alongside it, synced with iCloud Keychain.
• Move to another device: show any account as a QR code to transfer it.
• Sort your list by name, service, or most used.
• A fresh new app icon.
• Now in 9 languages — added Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, and Italian.

Thank you for using the app!

### 1.1 — 2026-07-12

What's new:

• Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets, plus an Apple Watch complication — glance a code without opening the app.
• A multi-account widget that shows several codes at once.
• Face ID / Touch ID app lock, with adjustable auto-lock.
• Hide codes until you tap.
• Pin your favorite accounts to the top.
• Colorful per-service icons.
• Ask Siri, or use Shortcuts, to copy a code.
• Encrypted backup — export and import your accounts with a password.
• One-tap import from Google Authenticator.
• A quick welcome tour, plus layout and battery improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-09

No release notes.

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