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by Borealid 2904 days ago
Yes, if the attack vector you're trying to close is a compromised keyboard/network/terminal and not a stolen-while-unlocked device.

"Catching" one 2FA code doesn't let you compromise someone's account.

Losing (or having compromised) the hardware running your password manager while that password manager is unlocked is a totally different thing from logging into a web site once from a library computer.

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> Yes, if the attack vector you're trying to close is a compromised keyboard/network/terminal and not a stolen-while-unlocked device.

however, not having the TOTP key in your password manager would also protect against malware on your machine running the password manager from gaining access to your account.