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I'm looking for email providers that don't require a phone number to use with reddit (linux.community)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by vestmoria@linux.community to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I'm not ready to drop reddit entirely and to create accounts there I need an email address. I don't want to disclose my phone number or any other personal information.

I tried i2p, but for whatever reason, mail from reddit doesn't get its way to the inbox.

What other providers could I use?

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[–] PineRune@lemmy.world 14 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I don't use it myself, but I believe Proton (or Proton Mail?) doesn't require any additional info. At least back when I checked it out before. There's also mail.com, as well as a plethora of pros & cons lists for email providers out there to google (with add blockers).

[–] Gooey0210@sh.itjust.works 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

If you're paying by your bank card you basically provide them with your id, and phone number, and everything else

Same with crypto if you don't buy it the right way

[–] AProfessional@lemmy.world 19 points 10 months ago

Proton has a free tier.

[–] Deckweiss@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

can confirm, I am using it and paying for it because I like the features

[–] rockSlayer@lemmy.world 12 points 10 months ago

Reddit didn't used to force email, try just clicking next. Otherwise you could use one of the dozens of "10 minute email" services.

[–] dmonzel@lemmy.ml 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Maybe Firefox Relay is an idea? Generate a random mask that you give to reddit and it forwards to your actual email address. Then you can block any further emails.

[–] Artyom@lemm.ee 6 points 10 months ago

Or a duck duck go email, which is pretty much the same thing

[–] akilou@sh.itjust.works 4 points 10 months ago

Use an alias either through Proton, simple login (which Proton bought), or Mozilla