{"id":388611,"date":"2022-01-02T15:00:35","date_gmt":"2022-01-02T12:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-does-otp-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/"},"modified":"2022-01-02T15:00:35","modified_gmt":"2022-01-02T12:00:35","slug":"what-does-otp-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-otp-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Does \u201cOTP\u201d Mean, and How Do You Use It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e6aef91dbb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-otp-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#One_True_Pairing\" >One True Pairing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-otp-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#A_History_of_OTP\" >A History of OTP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-otp-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#My_OTP_and_Your_OTP\" >My OTP and Your OTP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-otp-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#One-Time_Passwords\" >One-Time Passwords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-otp-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#How_to_Use_OTP\" >How to Use OTP<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What Does \u201cOTP\u201d Mean, and How Do You Use It?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-772311 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/OTP_hero_1.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/OTP_hero_1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/OTP_hero_1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A wedding couple at the beach\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/wedding-618709718\" data-credittext=\"Nopparat Nambunyen\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/wedding-618709718\">Nopparat Nambunyen\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Have you recently seen a wedding photo on Instagram with a flood of comments calling the couple an \u201cOTP?\u201d Here\u2019s what this acronym means\u2014and how to use it when a pairing makes you swoon.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_True_Pairing\"><\/span>One True Pairing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>OTP is an initialism that stands for \u201cone true pair\u201d or \u201cone true pairing.\u201d It refers to a specific coupling between two fictional characters that a person or group is deeply fond of. If someone enjoys the relationship between Princess Leia and Han Solo from Star Wars, they might say, \u201cHan Solo and Princess Leia are my OTP.\u201d This signals to other fans of the pairing that they support this relationship.<\/p>\n<p>The acronym shares many similarities with \u201cship,\u201d short for \u201crelationship,\u201d which is another term that refers to pairings between fictional characters. People can use it for any pair of characters that people feel work well together, even if they\u2019re not necessarily together in the actual work. For example, someone might adamantly say, \u201cHarry Potter and Hermione Granger is my OTP,\u201d even if these two characters are not romantically involved in the books.<\/p>\n<p>Alternative definitions for OTP include \u201con the phone,\u201d which is used in informal contexts to explain to someone why you were recently unavailable to talk. It\u2019s very similar to the slang term AFK, or \u201caway from keyboard.\u201d It can also mean a \u201cone-time password,\u201d a measure used to secure login sessions and online transactions. We\u2019ll discuss one-time passwords in greater depth later.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Does &#8220;AFK&#8221; Mean, and How Do You Use It?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_History_of_OTP\"><\/span>A History of OTP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-771934 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Star-Wars-Leia-and-Han-Solo.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Han Solo and Princess Leia in Star Wars\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" data-credittext=\"Disney \/ Lucasfilm Ltd.\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney \/ Lucasfilm Ltd.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OTP emerged in fan websites during the late 1990s and early 2000s. It became especially prominent when fan communities began to form around big fictional properties, such as Supernatural and Harry Potter. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbandictionary.com\/define.php?term=otp\">first definition for OTP<\/a> on the internet slang repository Urban Dictionary dates to September 2003. It reads, \u201cone true pairing, used in fandoms to express what characters you ship,\u201d and provides an example from the TV show The West Wing.<\/p>\n<p>As fan communities began to grow, the use of OTP became more widespread. One significant factor was the emergence of fan fiction works, which are unauthorized fan-written stories based on an existing fictional property\u2014some fan fiction stories revolved around a user\u2019s \u201cOTP\u201d or one true pairing.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, the use of OTP has spread outside of fan communities. It\u2019s not uncommon to see OTP being used on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> by fans of a particular celebrity couple. You might even see the acronym pop-up in the comments of your friend\u2019s engagement announcement on Instagram. People broadly use it to refer to a couple they believe is an excellent example of a healthy relationship.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_OTP_and_Your_OTP\"><\/span>My OTP and Your OTP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The subject of \u201cwhat is the real OTP\u201d can be a source of animosity among fans of the same franchise. There are many franchises where romantic relationships are contentious and frequently change. That inspires fans to latch onto particular pairings and argue with others on the internet about which OTP is the best one.<\/p>\n<p>If you browse for long enough on the internet, you might encounter some strange OTPs. You\u2019ll find people pairing characters who have nothing to do with each other or are outright enemies. You might even find pairings of characters from completely different franchises. For example, someone\u2019s OTP might be Ross from Friends and Hermione Granger from Harry Potter.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use \u201cOTP\u201d in a joking way to refer to things that you believe make a great pair. For example, you might say, \u201cfootball and drinking beer is my OTP,\u201d if you think that these two activities are perfect together.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One-Time_Passwords\"><\/span>One-Time Passwords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another common definition of OTP is \u201cone-time password.\u201d This is a password or authentication code that is valid for a single session or use case. These codes are often used to complete a two-factor authentication login or complete a sensitive transaction, such as a credit card purchase.<\/p>\n<p>One-time passwords are typically sent via a direct message to you or with an authenticator <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>. You might also see these codes referred to as an OTAC or a one-time authorization code. If your banking app or encrypted messaging service asks you for an OTP, they\u2019re probably not asking about your favorite pairing!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_OTP\"><\/span>How to Use OTP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-771935 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Aladdin-Movie-Jasmine.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A Whole New World Scene Aladdin\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Before you start calling everything your OTP, don\u2019t forget that this is a very informal acronym. When used in professional contexts, it can easily be confused for a \u201cone-time password,\u201d so be careful.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few examples of OTP in action:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cMy OTP is definitely Aladdin and Jasmine.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhat is your OTP in the Transformers franchise?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cJessica and Eric are my OTP.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cYou know what my OTP is? Steak and eggs.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Did you enjoy learning about OTP? Then you should check out our pieces on other internet slang terms like ELI5, TIL, and TTYL. 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