OTP Verification Code PRO for OpenCart

Problem Statement:

Fake registrations, unauthorized profile updates, and account takeovers pose security threats to OpenCart stores. This extension eliminates these risks by enforcing OTP verification for critical user actions.

Purpose of the Extension:

This extension helps OpenCart store owners prevent unauthorized account modifications, fake registrations, and fraud by requiring OTP authentication for important actions.

Features:

OTP Verification Triggers

OTP is sent when:

• A customer edits profile details (first name, last name, email, custom fields)
• A customer changes their phone number
• A customer updates their address
• A customer changes their password
• A customer logs in using OTP
• A customer registers a new account

Updates are saved only after OTP verification.

Highlighted Features

• Edit Alert Feature

  • Sends an email/SMS alert when profile fields are updated.
  • Example: Changing a password triggers an alert to the registered email/phone.

• Resend OTP Feature

  • Customers can resend OTP after a cooldown period (set by admin in seconds).
  • Admin can also set the maximum resend attempts.

• Locking Feature

  • Blocks OTP requests for customers exceeding the maximum resend limit.

• Verify Old Password Before Changing to New Password

  • Adds an extra layer of security to prevent unauthorized password changes.

• Login with OTP

  • Customers can log in using OTP instead of a password.
  • OTP is sent to the registered email or phone number.

• Registration Verification

  • Verifies email and phone number (optional) before creating an account.
  • Prevents fake registrations and bot sign-ups.

Other Features

• Disable Close Popup Feature – Ensures customers complete the OTP process before continuing.
• Admin Dashboard OTP Records – View all OTP verification records.
• OTP Expiry Time (in minutes) – Set OTP validity duration.

How to Use:

1. Enable OTP Verification for login, registration, and account updates.
2. Configure OTP sending options – Email, SMS, or both.
3. Set OTP expiration time and resend limit.
4. Monitor OTP logs from the admin panel.
5. Customize email/SMS templates using the Email Templates Designer Tools.

Benefits:

• Stronger account security with OTP-based authentication.
• Reduces fake accounts and spam registrations.
• Prevents unauthorized profile updates and fraud.
• Improves customer trust by securing sensitive account changes.
• Enhances login security with OTP-based authentication.

Use Cases:

• Prevent fake registrations and bots from creating spam accounts.
• Secure login by allowing OTP-based authentication.
• Restrict unauthorized password changes.
• Verify phone numbers and email addresses for genuine customers.
• Protect customer profiles from unauthorized changes.

Expected Results:

• Reduced fraud and unauthorized account changes.
• More genuine customer registrations.
• Enhanced account security and customer trust.
• Fewer spam accounts and bot activity.

This extension is an essential security enhancement for any OpenCart store looking to improve authentication and customer verification while reducing fraud risks.