Magic Links let you sign in securely with a single, time-limited link emailed to you—no code to type and no authenticator app required. It’s a faster, smoother 2FA experience that still keeps accounts protected with one-time, expiry-based validation.

JCOGS OTP Pro Magic Links

JCOGS OTP Pro Magic Links is a companion add-on for ExpressionEngine (EE 6.4.18+ and 7+) that adds a “click-to-verify” sign-in option to JCOGS OTP Pro. Instead of typing a one-time code, members receive a secure, time-limited link by email—making MFA feel effortless while still adding a strong second step to authentication.

What makes Magic Links special?

Magic Links focuses on reducing friction without sacrificing control:

• One-click verification – Members complete the second step by clicking a time-limited link, rather than copying and typing a code.
• Ideal for mobile and non-technical users – No authenticator app required, and far fewer “lost code” support moments.
• Works alongside existing JCOGS OTP Pro options – Keep authenticator apps and email codes available; Magic Links can be offered as an additional verification payload/flow.
• Cleaner login UX – A smoother verification step means fewer drop-offs and fewer failed attempts due to typos.
• Security by design – Links are single-use and short-lived, providing a strong second factor without long-term secrets.

What does JCOGS OTP Pro Magic Links do?

Magic Links adds an alternative verification flow to JCOGS OTP Pro’s delivery system:

• Click-to-continue verification
  After normal credential login, JCOGS OTP Pro triggers Magic Link delivery. The member receives an email containing a one-time link that completes verification when clicked.

• Reduced friction, same principle
  You still get the security value of a second step—Magic Links simply replaces “type the code” with “confirm by clicking”.

• Practical real-world deployment
  Magic Links is especially useful for teams where code entry is a common source of friction, delays, or support requests.

Why choose Magic Links?

• Smoother MFA experience
  Users are far more likely to complete verification when it’s one tap/click.

• Fewer errors, fewer support tickets
  No mistyped codes, fewer resend loops, and a clearer “check your email” flow.

• Flexible rollout
  Offer Magic Links to selected roles, as an optional method, or as part of a broader JCOGS OTP Pro policy strategy.

• Designed to extend JCOGS OTP Pro cleanly
  It’s a companion add-on—so you gain a new verification behaviour without bloating the core.

Requirements

JCOGS OTP Pro Magic Links is designed for modern ExpressionEngine installations:

• ExpressionEngine 6.4.18+ or 7+
• PHP 8.2+
• JCOGS OTP Pro installed
• Magic Link delivery requires a working email configuration (SMTP or server mail).

Professional support and ongoing development

Magic Links is built and maintained to the same standard as JCOGS OTP Pro, with professional support available to help you deploy confidently and deliver a verification flow your users will actually enjoy using.