How to Set Up OTP for Your My.SSS Account

There’s a new update for SSS website and app, security authentication for your login has been activated and you need to set it up. Here’s our guide.

Setting up Time-Based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) for your My.SSS account enhances security by adding an extra layer of authentication. Here’s a step-by-step guide to enable TOTP using an authenticator app of your choice.

Step 1: Sign in to My.SSS

1. Visit the SSS Sign-In page.
2. Enter your User ID and Password.
3. Click Sign In.

Step 2: Set Up TOTP

1. Once logged in, click on the Setup TOTP link.
2. Enter your My.SSS User ID and Password again, and then click Next.

Step 3: Install an Authenticator App

1. Download and install an authenticator app on your smartphone or desktop, such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or Authy.
2. After installing the app, open it and select the option to Add a New Account.

Step 4: Scan the QR Code

1. In the My.SSS browser window, select Scan QR Code under the Authenticator setup options.
2. Open your authenticator app and scan the QR code displayed on your My.SSS page.
3. Once scanned, a confirmation message will appear that your User ID has been added. Click OK, then Next in My.SSS.

Step 5: Verify and Complete Setup

1. To verify the link, enter the 6-digit OTP generated by the authenticator app into the One Time Pin (OTP) field in My.SSS.
2. Click Next to complete the TOTP setup.

Step 6: Using TOTP for Future Logins

1. During future logins, select Get PIN under the Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) option.
2. Open your authenticator app to view the 6-digit OTP and enter it on the My.SSS login page.

You’ve now successfully set up TOTP for your My.SSS account!