Google Login Requirement

Users strongly object to a product or service requiring sign-in with a Google account, citing privacy concerns, lack of alternatives, and reluctance to enter the Google ecosystem.

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Sample Comments

mcny β€’ Nov 25, 2025 β€’ View on HN

I would love an option that doesn't require sign in with Google.

brohee β€’ Jun 14, 2016 β€’ View on HN

Doesn't require a Google login for me...

SoftMachine β€’ Aug 18, 2024 β€’ View on HN

Requires google account, no thanks.

kramerger β€’ Dec 25, 2022 β€’ View on HN

Doesn't that require you to be logged in with Google already?

bilsbie β€’ Nov 18, 2025 β€’ View on HN

Is there a way to use this without being in the whole google ecosystem? Just make a new account or something?

bradknowles β€’ Jun 16, 2024 β€’ View on HN

Signing in with a Google account is a no-go for me.

andsoitis β€’ Feb 11, 2024 β€’ View on HN

why do you need people to sign in with their google credentials?

java-man β€’ Jan 24, 2020 β€’ View on HN

What is the issue (for those of us who don't have a google account)?

jconnop β€’ Feb 3, 2020 β€’ View on HN

Yes I have an active google login. It's a sad state of affairs if that's the deciding factor.

latexr β€’ Dec 12, 2024 β€’ View on HN

You can’t do anything without signing in with a Google account.