Why is Google asking for a phone number?

Why is Google asking for a phone number?

When Google asks for your phone number during account creation, it is to implement a new and more effective form of differentiating humans from robots. This keeps down the number of accounts created through mass automation. As an added bonus, you don’t need to submit a CAPTCHA if you verify by phone.

How do I stop Google from asking for my phone number?

For Android:

1. Go to the Settings app.
2. Find the Accounts menu.
3. Select Add account.
4. Choose Google.
5. Put in your information and when you come to the prompt asking for your phone number, scroll down and select skip.
6. Then it will ask you to review your account info.
7. Finally, accept the terms and conditions.

Why can’t my phone number be used for Google verification?

“This phone number cannot be used for verification” If you see this error message, you’ll have to use a different number. In an effort to protect you from abuse, we limit the number of accounts each phone number can create.

Why is Google asking for my SSN?

Google uses this information to verify your identity, and to protect you and us from fraud and abuse. We store this data securely in your Google account. We may, with your consent, use or share this information to help you register for other services you request.

Why do I have to give my phone number to Google?

Yep, you’ve guessed it: that proactive measure is handing your phone number over to Google. An account recovery phone number to be precise. Most account hijack attempts involve automated bots that leverage access to password breach databases, breaches that have happened elsewhere than Google.

Do you need a phone to set up a Google account?

You don’t need a mobile phone, you can use a friend’s phone, or use a landline. Just be sure to remove that number from the account settings, once you have established the account.

Where is my phone number stored in Gmail?

You can go to Google Account Settings > Change Password Recovery Options, and you will see that there is only an SMS section, and your phone number isn’t stored there. It might still be stored in Google’s database behind the scenes though.

Why do I not have a Google account?

Google don’t share the reasons for their requirements, but if you tried all the ways I mentioned, and none of them work, then you cannot have a Google account, if a phone is unable to be used. Nothing more can be done. Our automated system analyzes replies to choose the one that’s most likely to answer the question.