Local Admin OTP is your ultimate solution for secure and hassle-free admin access.
Designed for software designers, IT professionals, and anyone needing robust security.
Local Admin OTP simplifies your login process while safeguarding your devices.
Implements time based one-time password, UAC login helper which appears as popup when user trigger UAC elevation with "Run as administrator" functionality.
Protect your devices with Local Admin OTP, the leading admin password solution designed for maximum efficiency and security. It's not just for your work laptop - protect your entire family's devices with ease.
# How to get started:
- Install Local Admin OTP
- Run any application with "Run as administrator" functionality.
- Scan a QR code with authenticator of your choice.
- Verify that OTP code works.
- Run "Local Admin OTP" from start menu and click "Acquire license" button.
- Remove your day-to-day use account from Administrators group.
- Reboot your computer.
# FAQ:
1. How to reactivate after changing mobile?
Remove file "C:\ProgramData\Fuddata\Local Admin OTP\secret.enc" and restart your computer.
2. Does Local Admin OTP work without internet access?
Yes, license key is stored to Windows registry and which is why internet access it not needed. Trial version however does need internet access.
3. Does Local Admin OTP work if UAC secure desktop is disabled?
No, the way how "_LocalAdminOTP" user password is provided from "admotpsvc.exe" to "uachelper.exe" requires that secure desktop is used.
4. How often OTP code needs to be provided?
With default settings OTP code is requested once after every reboot. Registry key "OtpRequestInterval" can be used to specify how many seconds OTP code is valid.
5. How often "_LocalAdminOTP" user password is changed?
"admotpsvc.exe" changes password after every reboot and again after every 24 hours. Registry key "PasswordChangeInterval" can be used to adjust that interval.
6. How long is "_LocalAdminOTP" user password?
With default settings 20 characters password is used. Registry key "PasswordLength" can be used to adjust that.
7. Can I use Local Admin OTP in server/virtual machine?
Yes, you can. Server mode is automatically enabled which allows Local Admin OTP to work in computers with multiple sessions. Registry key "ServerMode" can be used to enable/disable this feature.
8. Why Local Admin OTP does not appear to UAC screen?
There is about one minute delay after login before "admotpsvc.exe" enables "uachelper.exe" to that session. Alternatively secure desktop might be disabled (look question 3).
