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Nov 15, 2016, 2:31 pm

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LIH Prem

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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri

my only real question is what timeframe google uses for when they stopping allowing logins.

They probably aren't going to disclose that and I doubt it's static or the same for everybody. They could use some sort of risk based score for example.

But you also raised some points about accounts being compromised and took the comversation in that direction as well.

Are you using 2fa?

-David

Nov 17, 2016, 11:16 pm

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fyingman

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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri

how often does one have to login, to avoid Gmail not allowing one to login?

not sure how getting phone/email verifies anything if password compromised.

Try to use a VPN, set the VPN location to your mother country. I once solved this issue by using this trick.
While traveling I disable the two-step verification of my G-mail account.

Nov 18, 2016, 3:49 pm

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Originally Posted by fyingman

While traveling I disable the two-step verification of my G-mail account.

Please tell me this is a joke? Or you don't care about your gmail account?

Nov 18, 2016, 5:01 pm

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Originally Posted by MAN Pax

Please tell me this is a joke? Or you don't care about your gmail account?

I don't get it either. Receiving an SMS from Google should be free for most people, no matter what country you are visiting.

Nov 18, 2016, 9:00 pm

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Originally Posted by stimpy

I don't get it either. Receiving an SMS from Google should be free for most people, no matter what country you are visiting.

Moreover, you don't have to be able to receive an SMS to use two-factor authentication. This thread gave me the nudge I needed to finally set it up. I have my account set to send a prompt to my phone. The phone chimes and displays a dialog asking whether I'm logging in to Google. If I tap Yes, my login completes.

This option is only available if you have a screen lock on your phone. Of course it only works when you have an internet connection. Three other options are available, and they can all be active:

Google Authenticator can generate a pass code
You can enter a code from a list you've requested and printed in advance
You can receive an SMS

With all these options available I can't think of any reason not to enable two-factor authentication.

Nov 19, 2016, 3:39 am

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BobbySteel

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Or get authy and do the same with many more apps including Gmail. Do yourself a favor

Dec 4, 2016, 3:06 pm

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Originally Posted by mia

Obscure, but publicly available, information can be used to authenticate a person.

It still isn't clear to me if you have full access to the account, nor why you think the questions are related to the amount of time an account has been dormant.

Google reads your email. Lots than can be gleaned from that.

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