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It's difficult to pinpoint the exact reason the GST portal hides OTPs without consulting the developers directly. However, security is the most likely reason. Hiding OTPs prevents shoulder surfing, a common tactic where someone steals your code by lo

That's a new term I learnt. Thank you. But then, why there are numerous websites not hiding it?

Don't know exactly but I think it can also be frustrating to type and confirm. Another reason I think is they might believe users are already aware OTPs are confidential and shouldn't be shared. This can create a simpler interface without sacrifici