POST /api/auth/send-otp

Send a one-time password (OTP) to a user’s email address.

This endpoint sends a one-time password (OTP) to the specified email address.

OTPs are typically used for email verification, password reset flows, or additional authentication steps.

When to use

HTTP

POST /api/auth/send-otp
Content-Type: application/json

Request Body

{
  "email": "user@example.com"
}

Field	Type	Required	Description
email	string	Yes	Target email address

Response

{
  "success": true,
  "message": "OTP sent successfully"
}

Error

{
  "success": false,
  "message": "Email is required"
}

Error

{
  "success": false,
  "message": "Too many OTP requests"
}