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0 pointslupire1y ago0 comments

That's because the server recognizes both clients, and you are prompted to approve the other client from the client that has the code. You are giving permission to the remote client, not taking permission from the remote client.

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edoceo1y ago

The server recognized my device from the messenger/SMS app? That seems not correct.

But somehow, the desktop browser and my mobile are tied together for this app. But no other sites have this magic.

happyopossum1y ago

If you have an iPhone and a mac, most sites that use SMS OTPs work this way

edoceo1y ago

Linux desktop, android phone.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse

0 pointslupire1y ago0 comments

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edoceo1y ago

The server recognized my device from the messenger/SMS app? That seems not correct.

But somehow, the desktop browser and my mobile are tied together for this app. But no other sites have this magic.

happyopossum1y ago

If you have an iPhone and a mac, most sites that use SMS OTPs work this way

edoceo1y ago

Linux desktop, android phone.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse