I have 10 Github repos, but have never installed git or any github web app. I just use my browser in Windows to create and modify the repos on the site.
Would it be a problem, if I asked: what is the motivation behind using GitHub in that instance?
Can someone clarify if the 2FA requirement will apply to me, and if so how I can satisfy it.
Yes, it will.
I don't use a mobile device. 2fast was mentioned earlier, but Github's explanation of 2FA says a phone is required.
Phone will not be required and, while remain an available option, GitHub discourages this option:
We strongly recommend the use of security keys and TOTPs wherever possible. SMS-based 2FA does not provide the same level of protection, and it is no longer recommended under NIST 800-63B.
I thought GitHub was used mostly by programmers. Was I wrong?
Yes, it is used mostly by programmers. You are not wrong in that. But you may be wrong in making additional assumptions about what “being programmer” implies.
Thanks but I moved everything from github to Gitlab.
I stay away from tech giants because they are arrogant and do whatever they like.
Are you sure, you ran away? Or were misled into believing GitLab is some small, nice company? It s an NASDAQ-traded international corporation at the same scale as GitHub.
The last thing I'll do is giving them my telephone number.
You somehow missed, that GitHub explicitly asks to
not use mobile phone for that purpose.