---
title: "Generate backup codes"
method: POST
path: "/totp/generate-backup-codes"
tags: ["TOTP Plugin"]
---

# Generate backup codes

`POST /totp/generate-backup-codes`

Generates a new set of backup codes for the authenticated user. Previous backup codes are invalidated.

## Response `200`

OK

- GenerateBackupCodesResponse
  - `backup_codes` string[], required

## Changes

- **2026-07-09** `dad8e2644615` — 1 info
  - endpoint added
- **2026-07-08** `d2f9387037c5` — 1 breaking
  - api path removed without deprecation

[Change history](https://skmtc.dev/authula/apis/authula-api/changes/totp/generate-backup-codes/post.md)

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