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Google tries again to kill the password, tests new auth idea via your phone
- kwhitefoot 11y agoThis doesn't just kill the password it also makes it difficult to have multiple personas on the web. It also locks out those who do not have a Google approved always on-line device.
- Canada 11y ago> makes it difficult to have multiple personas on the web. Google is already moving in that direction, often requiring phone number verification to make full use of an account.
- MajorLOL 11y ago"If you always have your phone on you..." How is this clearly not a deal-breaking problem? Tons of people don't have their phone on them 24/7. Lets just say I lost my phone. Now I want to log into iTunes to use the find my phone feature. But I don't have my phone to use to auth.
- toomuchtodo 11y agoBackup codes you've printed out and stored safely, as is usually done with 2 factor auth.
- deedubaya 11y agoThe formatting on this article makes it nearly unreadable. My eyes are nearly bleeding.