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Re:RIP, Passwords. Here’s What’s Coming Next by latexr on Thursday January 19, 2023 @11:17AM (#34441947)
> if I happen to be out in the boonies, unable to receive their six-digit code... they don't have a solution for that.

Typically, when you turn on 2FA on a service they give you a handful of one-time codes exactly for situations like that.

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Re:RIP, Passwords. Here’s What’s Coming Next by rhn_mk1 on Thursday January 19, 2023 @11:19AM (#34441978)
Your typical experience doesn't match my typical experience.
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Re:RIP, Passwords. Here’s What’s Coming Next by latexr on Thursday January 19, 2023 @11:22AM (#34442019)
Fair enough. There is a solution to your problem, but if websites don’t implement it then it’s the same as no solution. Do double-check if the services you most depend on have added the feature since, though, as you may able to get the codes now.
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Re:RIP, Passwords. Here’s What’s Coming Next by rhn_mk1 on Thursday January 19, 2023 @11:42AM (#34442306)
I just opt to use another service when it happens, but that stream is drying out.
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