diff --git a/python-examples/auth-with-email-otp/README.md b/python-examples/auth-with-email-otp/README.md
index 7a233f78..a8b8007d 100644
--- a/python-examples/auth-with-email-otp/README.md
+++ b/python-examples/auth-with-email-otp/README.md
@@ -14,6 +14,14 @@ Authentication example using email-based OTP verification with Resend.
 | --- | ----------- |
 | `list-contracts` | Lists contracts for the authenticated user from the sandbox site |
 
+
+
+### Prerequisites (IDE only)
+
+- A [Resend](https://resend.com) account with a "Receiving Emails" inbox configured (used to receive OTPs).
+- Add your Resend API key to the environment as `RESEND_API_KEY`. See [Environment variables and secrets](https://intunedhq.com/docs/main/02-features/environment-variables-secrets#create-an-environment-variable) for instructions.
+
+
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 ### Prerequisites
diff --git a/typescript-examples/auth-with-email-otp/README.md b/typescript-examples/auth-with-email-otp/README.md
index d455efb4..5aff028a 100644
--- a/typescript-examples/auth-with-email-otp/README.md
+++ b/typescript-examples/auth-with-email-otp/README.md
@@ -14,6 +14,12 @@ Authentication example using email-based OTP verification with Resend.
 | --- | ----------- |
 | `list-contracts` | Lists contracts for the authenticated user from the sandbox site |
 
+
+### Prerequisites (IDE only)
+
+- A [Resend](https://resend.com) account with a "Receiving Emails" inbox configured (used to receive OTPs).
+- Add your Resend API key to the environment as `RESEND_API_KEY`. See [Environment variables and secrets](https://intunedhq.com/docs/main/02-features/environment-variables-secrets#create-an-environment-variable) for instructions.
+
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 ### Prerequisites