OTP – One Time Password, a string of characters generated automatically as an authentication of the transaction. Generally, OTP’s are Numerical or Alphanumerical in nature. It is unique and is different for each and every transaction with a very short shelf life.
Authenticating a transaction is highly important for any organization to limit online threats and other fraudulent activities. By initiating an authentication process with OTP for any procedures, let be Logins, payments, change of passwords, adding funds etc. can make sure that the session procedural is done by the authorized user. Surely, OTP’s are very important for security reasons. But OTP gets expired in few minutes hence, reaching the end user within the specified time is of great importance.
Generally there are three modes of OTP delivery via Voice, Email and SMS. An OTP sent via an Email requires network feasibility to get it delivered and opened. Similarly, an OTP delivery can be done through an automated system that generates a voice call. In case of delivery failure, a predetermined number gets displayed in the dashboard for out bound dialing process. As soon as the number gets dialed by the registered mobile number, respective OTP gets announced instantly.Due to these challenges, Organizations choose SMS as the most favorable channel for sending OTP’s as it is considered, the most successful data transmission technique though. It is simple, fast reached, cost-effective and reliable.So, sending OTP’s through SMS is a preferable method.
However, with the increase of mobile presence greatly these days, a unique code at every transaction, OTP, which can be used only once, is sent only to the registered mobile number providing a layer of protection for all transactional procedurals.
OTP’s via SMS facilitates organizations to reach bulk users instantly, because now-a-days maximum users carry mobiles and find it to be more comfortable to open an SMS instead of an Email or receiving a Voice Call. This is why; SMS is the most reliable channel for reaching audiences with the time-critical messages.
Now-a-days, everything is done online.Hence, securing transactional and confidential information like passwords, Security PINs and etc., are highly essential. Integrating, generating and sending SMS OTP through Striker is very expedient as we provide maximum TPS to avoid the delivery failure. Well equipped Multiple Operator connectivity with powerful API suites and several redundant gateway servers in different locations provide zero downtime to the organization. STRIKER is the best and competitive service provider with 96% SMS delivery accuracy.
Benefits of sending OTP through SMS Striker
- Instant SMS delivery with extractable reports and analytics, comprehending ROI
- Secured Bulk Transactional routes
- Re-try Mechanism
- Easy integrations with any third-party CRM
- 24by7 Support
- Excel Plug-in