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Re:Tell HN: Need help, locked out of Google account with 10 ... by n2d4 on Saturday December 07, 2024 @11:26AM (#42350771)
There are similar stories with Apple: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38625875
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Re:Tell HN: Need help, locked out of Google account with 10 ... by eminent101 on Saturday December 07, 2024 @11:46AM (#42350933)
Do you or someone else know if Fastmail is any better? If I buy a Fastmail email, what protections exist that would stop them from accidentally or arbitrarily locking me out?

And note, I don't live in the US. I'm wondering about this question from a global perspective.

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Re:Tell HN: Need help, locked out of Google account with 10 ... by yencabulator on Saturday December 07, 2024 @12:46PM (#42351361)
1. Use your own domain, to have a migration path out when needed.

2. Use JMAP/IMAP or https://www.fastmail.help/hc/en-us/articles/360060590573-Dow... and keep a copy of all your mail locally.

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