# How to allow login of user through mobile number?

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**Category:** Feature\
**Created:** [2014年十一月9日 10:41 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-allow-login-of-user-through-mobile-number/21966 "2014-11-09T10:41:09Z")\
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**Post date:** [2019年四月29日 06:45 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-allow-login-of-user-through-mobile-number/21966/46 "2019-04-29T06:45:05Z")

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Passwords through SMS is **not secure** though, e.g.

> **[Man's $1M Life Savings Stolen as Cell Number Is Hijacked](https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/mans-1m-life-savings-stolen-in-cell-phone-scam/192416/)**
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> Hackers are exploiting a system designed to make your financial, social media, and e-mail accounts safer. Security experts recommend everyone take action now to protect themselves.

Why would we want to support that?

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