Building an Email OTP Node: HOTP Example and Email Sending Configuration in ForgeRock AM

Building an Email OTP Node: HOTP Example and Email Sending Configuration in ForgeRock AM

Clone the companion repo: A production-ready Maven project with RFC 4226–compliant HOTP, full EmailOTPNode.java, SMTP delivery service, and JUnit 5 tests is available at IAMDevBox/forgerock-am-email-otp-node. Clone it and deploy the shaded JAR directly into ForgeRock AM 7.x. Introduction In the realm of identity and access management, ForgeRock Access Management (AM) stands out as a powerful solution for securing digital assets. One of its key features is the ability to implement two-factor authentication (2FA) through One-Time Passwords (OTPs). This blog post will guide you through building an Email OTP node using the HMAC-Based One-Time Password (HOTP) algorithm in ForgeRock AM. We’ll cover the configuration steps, code implementation, and best practices for secure email OTP delivery. ...

Sep 16, 2025 · 5 min · 920 words · IAMDevBox