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grumpyduck

(6,240 posts) Wed Dec 1, 2021, 01:40 PM Dec 2021

Good free email? [View all]

I like to get my ducks lined up way ahead of time, so here goes.

Got a notice from Gmail this morning that starting Dec 8 they'll go to two-step authentication. "Watch your cell phone for a code after you enter your password." Didn't say anything about it being an option. So, if it turns out it's not an option, I'm going to drop Gmail.

So I'm shopping around for ideas. I already use Outlook for a volunteer org I belong to, so that's a possibility. But I'd appreciate any leads.

Thanks.

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Good free email? [View all] grumpyduck Dec 2021 OP

Why does that bother you?? Much safer! Nt USALiberal Dec 2021 #1

Because many do not have a cell phone Thtwudbeme Dec 2021 #8

I completely agree LChaney Dec 2021 #34

I don't even bother having a cellphone because we have such crappy reception where I live eShirl Dec 2021 #2

After setting up two-step verification on your computer, you can choose not to use it again on that Celerity Dec 2021 #10

I will check that out, and thank you. grumpyduck Dec 2021 #14

a land line will not work, btw, as it cannot receive a text message for the code Celerity Dec 2021 #11

Yes it will TeslaNova Dec 2021 #19

ah, oki, good (and technically I did say text message, lol, but was wrong on a LL not working) Celerity Dec 2021 #22

What if you don't have a cellphone? Librarians say this is cbabe Dec 2021 #3

Yeah, that's one of my issues with this. grumpyduck Dec 2021 #6

Lighten up..... USALiberal Dec 2021 #17

I'll NEVER "lighten up" on issues that the homeless Thtwudbeme Dec 2021 #27

Any good, free email service worth their weight will offer 2FA... SKKY Dec 2021 #4

I'm okay with their offering it, grumpyduck Dec 2021 #9

How do you feel about vaccination mandates? Renew Deal Dec 2021 #20

That's a whole different conversation, grumpyduck Dec 2021 #29

I'm honestly curious, what is your aversion to 2FA? SKKY Dec 2021 #26

I wouldn't be opposed grumpyduck Dec 2021 #31

They already use a second email Tree Lady Dec 2021 #5

So homeless folks that cannot remember to take their heart medication Thtwudbeme Dec 2021 #13

So what? left-of-center2012 Dec 2021 #7

It's a very big deal. Maybe not for you Thtwudbeme Dec 2021 #12

See this.... USALiberal Dec 2021 #15

I am not writing this to be mean. I am not- Thtwudbeme Dec 2021 #18

Thank you for providing the additional perspective Torchlight Dec 2021 #23

Thank you LChaney Dec 2021 #35

You are welcome- I am a bit befuddled as to Thtwudbeme Dec 2021 #37

Try ProtonMail dalton99a Dec 2021 #16

A GREAT mail service that gives total privacy, I love them! 👍 nt Raine Dec 2021 #38

You should set up the two-step athentication. Renew Deal Dec 2021 #21

GMX LiveToLurk Dec 2021 #24

When I see this 48656c6c6f20 Dec 2021 #25

Are you using the Chrome browser? FakeNoose Dec 2021 #28

If you're not using 2FA on every account of importance, you're making a serious mistake. PTWB Dec 2021 #30

So can we apply for exemptions grumpyduck Dec 2021 #32

Let's hope not. PTWB Dec 2021 #33

You can save your password in gmail so far. You internet provider should have a free email too. Demsrule86 Dec 2021 #36