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Magic Links are more convenience than security.

I only use them on sites or services I do not take seriously or would never rely on for anything.

Not wanting a password doesn't absolve the software of securing user data, or users being informed of them effecting relaxing the need for security around their data.

For so many reasons that become apparent until years later, creating accounts with email+password is the best, on your own domain that can be moved between hosts, especially since there is little recourse with any identity providers.




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