[sanchay]

Happening since morning, I got rid of Gapps on phone (for privacy concerns) and can't use K-9 Mail anymore, guess I'll have to resort to mobile browsers for email access.

[kl4m]

Can't you create an "application password" for IMAP?

[kgwxd]

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

[Spivak]

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

[aasasd]

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]

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

[aasasd]

So how does this avoid giving the number to Google?

[nikisweeting]

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

[211CE189]

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

[nikisweeting]

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

[chipsa]

Can you setup google voice?

[aroch]

Voice requires a phone number to link your GV number to

[brnt]

Only if you're in the US.

[sanchay]

Also for me this page (https://myaccount.google.com/lesssecureapps) says - "Setting could not be read".

[generalpass]

Unless it's for work, why not use a different service or host your own mail server? I'd say setting up a mail server with projects like Mail In A Box is easier than living without GApps.

[httpsterio]

Running your own mail server is a sure fire way of making sure that your email don't get through to anyone.

[generalpass]

> Running your own mail server is a sure fire way of making sure that your email don't get through to anyone.

How is your experience so far with inboxing while using Mail In A Box?

[dlandau]

At least for me it's for work

[EllipticCurve]

I can confirm. Same thing for, started 3 hours ago. It seems to work again for the moment though (after one hour, no change from my side).

The setting is also gone for me!