106029-what-if-i-dont-use-google

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			I am not a Google fan, per se and would still like two step verification. Is there an alternative? Do I have to use Google to enjoy this extra security?	
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			I'm with you. The google authenticator isn't tied to any google accounts though so if privacy is the concern, there's no way of tying your phone authentification to any other online activity (as far as I can tell).	
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			Iinteresting. When i try to use the authenticator, I am forced to utilize a Google account. It offers no other option.	
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			Any two step verification program works just fine. Microsoft Authenticator on Windows Phone or WinAuth on Windows PC work great. Not sure about alternative two step on Android or iOS sorry.	
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Iinteresting. When i try to use the authenticator, I am forced to utilize a Google account. It offers no other option.
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Iinteresting. When i try to use the authenticator, I am forced to utilize a Google account. It offers no other option.
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It only appears that way. When it prompts you to enter a google account, just close that pane. You should be staring at a blank page with a "+" where you can add the Wildstar account.
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			Do a few searches guys... there are more than enough helpful individuals who relentless posts links for other alternatives	
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use a proxy server, create a fake name, account etc. be anyone!
 
It doesn't matter, they have all your information already and have had it, for years. Can't stop it.	
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			Google's authenticator is an open standard and easy to implement. If you really wanted to, you could run it in your browser using JavaScript, which also means that practically any smart device regardless of OS is capable of running an authenticator.	
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