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> The problem is SMS account recovery, which is a really bad idea.

The problem is that a lot of services tie the two together. Often one implies the other. Even if it doesn't, though, it's also easier to social engineer -- "look! I have access to the 2fa phone number! I just can't access my password manager!"



Companies do that, but they shouldn't call it 2FA at that point as it is no longer a _second_ factor: it has become the primary factor.


I'm not sure I've ever seen SMS account recovery.


Google has sms account recovery.




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