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From: Andrew <andrew@spam.net>
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Subject: Re: Google 2SV without mobile number
Date: Thu, 9 May 2024 23:18:10 -0000 (UTC)
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Andy Burns wrote on Thu, 9 May 2024 17:21:56 +0100 :

>> That's what I'm saying. That isn't new. I've been using Authy for several
>> years with gmail logins. I don't think I've ever used a mobile number for
>> google.
> 
> If authy only runs as a phone app, does that phone need an associated 
> mobile number?  Does authy need access to know it?
> 
> Personally, I have no issue giving google a mobile number, but there is 
> on specific individual around these parts, who certainly did object and 
> as a consequence couldn't setup oauth, or an imap specific password.

I'm confused by the information in the OP as I've recently (just last week)
tried to set up a new Google account using just my normal ISP (no VPN) but
Google insisted on a phone number and hence the account never got set up.

In a normal home environment, and therefore not in a corporate managed
computer, does this new information mean anyone at home can now start a new
Google email account without needing to have a phone number on file?

How?