Either by sending a code to SMS or Email, you are able to sign into your account without ever needing to or being able to add a password. Why has this become a thing recently?

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[–] 12 points 1 year ago (1 child)

They're offloading authentication to your email provider. It's basically quick and cheap oauth. I think it's because they're trying to avoid being a vector for a data breach.

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