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PTWB

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

Reply to grumpyduck (Original post)

Wed Dec 1, 2021, 03:14 PM

Dec 2021

Good on Google for making this mandatory.

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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