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This article details how to generate a Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) token using Bash, `openssl`, and `date +%s`. It clarifies TOTP's role in two-factor authentication by combining a secret key and the current time to produce a constantly updating password. Step-by-step, the article demonstrates creating a TOTP token with a Bash script and accentuates the importance of secure key management.