Feb. 14, 2024, 7:30 a.m. | Manthan Ankolekar

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In today's digital world, security is paramount, especially when it comes to user authentication. One-time passwords (OTPs) are widely used to verify user identities during online transactions, account logins, and more. In this blog, we'll explore how to implement an OTP verification system using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB.


Understanding the Components


Before diving into the implementation details, let's understand the various components of our OTP verification system:



  1. Express.js: A fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js. We'll use Express.js …

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