I am a vocal opponent to magic links via email (I am an unhinged person, in case it wasn't obvious before :) ).
replyI NEVER log into my mail from my laptop/desktop. I access my email via my phone's mail app.
So
1. try logging on via my laptop's browser
2. service sends a magic link to my email
3. click the link on my phone
4. now I'm logged in on my phone! not what I wanted!
Links sent in plaintext over the network. :(
replyPotentially, but if you have your password reset process be sending a reset code by email it's effectively the same account access.
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