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[kgwxd]

That requires two-factor auth, which requires giving them a phone number.

[Spivak → kgwxd]

You can't set up TOTP without giving Google a phone number?

[aasasd → Spivak]

I'm not sure if Google allows using phone notifications first (another 2fa method) and then switching to TOTP, but TOTP isn't allowed as the first choice.

[trazire → aasasd]

They support using phone numbers and then switching to TOTP and deleting the phone number.

[aasasd → trazire]

So how does this avoid giving the number to Google?

[0xdeadb00f → aasasd]

It doesn't. I think they were just confirming this:

> I'm not sure if Google allows using phone notifications first (another 2fa method) and then switching to TOTP...

[nikisweeting → kgwxd]

Can you use a Twilio number for $1/mo or some other burner service?

[211CE189 → nikisweeting]

Twilio numbers, and most other VOIP numbers, cannot receive the short code text messages that Google uses for verification.

[nikisweeting → 211CE189]

You're right, I forgot that it doesn't work the other way around (my Google Voice number definitely can receive shortcodes though).

[chipsa → kgwxd]

Can you setup google voice?

[aroch → chipsa]

Voice requires a phone number to link your GV number to

[brnt → chipsa]

Only if you're in the US.