Why Aren't I Receiving My SMS (text) verification?

For security purposes, Hinge is unable to validate your mobile number manually.  

If you don't receive a validation code after entering your mobile phone number, it may be due to one of the following reasons:

  1. You entered an incorrect number.
  2. Your mobile carrier is currently blocking some or all text messages and SMS Short Codes.
  3. You are using a prepaid phone plan.

 

What you can do:

Make sure you're using the latest version of Hinge, make sure you’ve entered your phone number correctly, and try again.

If you've experienced a lockout after a series of failed attempts, you must wait at least 24 hours to reattempt. We are unable to override this lock manually.

If you’re not receiving the verification text, please contact your mobile carrier to ensure that “Message Blocking” is disabled. 

Please clarify with your carrier that you are having trouble receiving a PIN via SMS Short Codes. SMS Short Codes are the specific type of text message that we use to send your PIN.

Click on the links below for more information about the major wireless carriers' text-blocking policies:

 

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