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Should You Use Facebook or Google to Log In to Other Sites?

Should You Use Facebook or Google to Log In to Other Sites? – By Talon Homer computer.howstuffworks.com
When you’re considering creating a new account for a website, chances are you’ll be given an option to use your existing Facebook, Google or other account as a sign-in. This method is commonly known as single sign-on (SSO). Facebook and Google connectivity are the most common offers but some services add Apple, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts as well.


Think Twice Before Using Facebook, Google, or Apple to Sign In Everywhere – By Lily Hay Newman WIRED
If you’re drowning in website logins and constantly using Forgot My Password prompts to get into random accounts, a “Log In With Google” or “Log In With Facebook” button can look a lot like a lifeline. The services provide a quick way to continue whatever you’re doing without having to set up a whole account and choose a new password to guard it. But while these “single sign-on” tools are convenient, and do offer some security benefits, they’re not the panacea you might think.


Should You Use Facebook or Google to Log In to Other Sites? – By Natasha Stokes techlicious.com
We’re all used to seeing “Log in with Facebook” or “Log in with Google” at sites around the Internet — or less frequently, an offer to log in with Twitter, LinkedIn or Pinterest. It’s a common option at news sites like CNN.com and the UK’s Guardian newspaper, music streaming services such as Spotify and tens of thousands of other online retailers, apps and games.

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