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Generate a 2FA OTP code from a secret in RunMacro

What it does

The Convert 2FA command generates a two-factor OTP code (like Google Authenticator) from a 2FA secret key. The key comes from the clipboard or typed input; the code goes to the virtual clipboard, real clipboard, or a variable.

When to use it

Auto-fill a 2FA code at account login.
Process many accounts with 2FA enabled.
Generate OTP from a secret stored in a Sheet/file.

Configuration steps

Add a Code › Convert 2FA command.
Choose the secret source: from the clipboard or typed (secret key).
Choose the output: virtual clipboard / variable / real clipboard.
Use Paste from Clipboard or the variable to fill the code. Save.

Every option explained

Secret source (Clipboard / manual)

Take the 2FA secret from the clipboard, or enter the secret key directly.

Secret key

The 2FA secret string (base32). RunMacro strips spaces/dashes and uppercases it.

Output mode

Virtual clipboard, a variable (default otp), the real clipboard, or both virtual clipboard + variable.

Real example

Example: fill a 2FA code at login

Set Clipboard = the account 2FA secret (or from a Sheet).
Convert 2FA, source Clipboard, output to variable otp.
Click the code field, Type Text {otp}.

Tips & common mistakes

The pyotp library must be installed for code generation (it warns if missing).

The OTP changes about every 30 seconds — generate and use it right away to avoid expiry.