I do a few things to try to mitigate this definite risk: * utilize a known unique password + non-SMS based MFA and document the password and backup codes in my

I do a few things to try to mitigate this definite risk: * utilize a known unique password + non-SMS based MFA and document the password and backup codes in my password manager * pay for G Suite instead of free. I have been through “lost credential” scenarios with other Google customers and, though painful, you can regain access via proof of domain ownership perhaps most importantly, I use my own domain * I sync my photos with both iCloud and Google * my files in Google Drive are backed up locally There’s no way I’d rely on a free account or domain with anyone at this point for the majority of my digital life. There’s just too much pain involved with losing it and it’s too easy to prevent.