Either by sending a code to SMS or Email, you are able to sign into your account without ever needing to or being able to add a password. Why has this become a thing recently?

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    3 months ago

    Adding a shameless plug here: Aegis is available on f-droid and allows you to backup your 2FA secrets on your own server (e.g. own nextcloud) in case you don’t trust the default Google authenticator.

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        3 months ago

        I’m due to rebuild my lab this winter…

        Famous last words before emerging 3 years later.

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          3 months ago

          Accompanied by “I can stop any time I want” when buying another domain.