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There was a time in the late 2000s and early 2010s when seeing a “Sign in with Google” option on a new website or service was a sign of relief for me. I didn’t need to create a new username and password or fill in unnecessary details all over again about my age or location — I could just log in using my Google account with a click.
I went all-in on that… until I stopped. And for a few years now, I have not used the “Sign in with Google” or “Continue with Google” option on any important website or app when first creating my account. I might opt for the shortcut on minor websites, but not important ones. Here’s why using Google sign-ins is a bad idea and why you should stop doing it.
