In plain English
This is a code meant for a single use, not for repeated use. Its purpose is to check that the person signing in is really the correct person.
In context
Here, "one-time code" names the single-use code sent in the recovery message for verifying a person's identity during sign-in.
- Situation
- Account recovery, locked-account support, reactivation, and closure requests
- What it communicates
- names the code sent in the recovery message
Meaning limits
The term itself does not establish how the code is delivered or that using it will result in access.
Examples
“She had to request a new one-time code because the first one could be used only once to verify her identity during sign-in.”
“The recovery message contained a one-time code for her to enter while signing in.”