In recent years, One Time Passwords or OTPs have emerged from the shadows and become mainstream, more user-friendly alternatives to complex passwords. In the past, OTPs were mainly intended for banking transactions or something equally serious. Now, OTPs are used to log into websites and sign up for various services, regardless of their level of importance.
How do I enable automatic deletion of one-time passwords after 24 hours in my Android phone's messaging app?
With so many OTPs pouring in every day, it’s not uncommon to miss a few important texts from people that matter. One of the leading messaging services in the world, Google Messages, understood the problem and introduced the option to automatically delete OTPs after 24 hours.
As convenient as the option is, there may be times when you want to keep your OTPs on your phone for much longer than 24 hours. If you find yourself in such a predicament, let this piece be your guide to long-term information storage.
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