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Re:Magic/tragic email links: don't make them the only option by edoceo on Tuesday January 07, 2025 @10:14PM (#42630506)
The server recognized my device from the messenger/SMS app? That seems not correct.

But somehow, the desktop browser and my mobile are tied together for this app. But no other sites have this magic.

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Re:Magic/tragic email links: don't make them the only option by happyopossum on Wednesday January 08, 2025 @03:49AM (#42632323)
If you have an iPhone and a mac, most sites that use SMS OTPs work this way
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Re:Magic/tragic email links: don't make them the only option by edoceo on Wednesday January 08, 2025 @09:35AM (#42634662)
Linux desktop, android phone.
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