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Password Reset OTP API Flow

Type FlowchartStandard Sugiyama layered DAG + orthogonal routingEngine schematex-flowchartUpdated 9/29/2026
Password Reset OTP API Flow
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The scenario

A Next.js app uses Auth.js for authentication and SendGrid for email. Users request a password reset by entering their email, receive a one-time password, and submit it with a new password.

What is in this drawing

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01

Return generic success for non-existent users to prevent account enumeration

02

Delete stored OTP if email sending fails

03

Verify OTP validity and expiry before allowing password reset

Reusable for any password reset flow using OTP via email, especially serverless/Next.js API routes with third-party email providers.

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