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Tired of lately getting blocked to create accounts without a phone number
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this post was submitted on 15 Oct 2023
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This is why it's critical to set up two-factor on the account once you register. Pass keys, fido2 keys, etc.
This is so you can authenticate the account without the phone number. Just remember all of these systems are designed to the people can change their phone numbers, or when they lose their phones, etc you just have to provide enough factors so that they're confident it's actually you logging in.