Protecting your privacy on Badoo is important because dating apps retain user data; phone numbers are the perfect example since they’re mandatory during signup!
If you need to use Badoo without your real phone number, DatingZest numbers are the perfect workaround because they work with SMS and call verification.
| ✅ Works | ❌ Doesn’t work |
| DatingZest Badoo number | Free SMS sites |
| Non-VoIP, SIM-based number | Apps like Google Voice, Hushed, or Burner |
| SMS + call verification support | Shared or already-used numbers |
| New photos, bio, and behavior | Reusing banned account details |
| Signing up without a VPN | Buying verified Badoo accounts |
How to Open a Badoo Account Without a Number
Instead of your real number, sign up with DatingZest, a service that offers SIM-based numbers that support Badoo SMS and call verification codes.
Unlike public SMS sites that rarely work, DatingZest numbers are unused and private, using non-VoIP technology that’s effective on dating apps.
- Purchase a DatingZest Badoo number ($9.95). You’ll receive the link from DatingZest shortly.
- Copy and paste the number onto the Badoo sign-up screen.
- Wait for the SMS or call on the DatingZest dashboard, then go back to Badoo to verify the code.
DatingZest is global, so you can sign up on Badoo from anywhere in the world. As a bonus, DatingZest numbers fix common number-related errors on dating apps.
Even if your old number was banned, you can use DatingZest numbers long-term for a fresh, reliable alternative.
Why Isn’t Badoo Phone Verification Working?
If Badoo’s phone verification isn’t working for you, it usually means there’s something wrong with your number or settings.
Similar to its sister app, Bumble, when you’re banned on Badoo, your device, number, and other details may get blacklisted to keep you off the app.
- The “Number already in use” error
Don’t use somebody else’s number! If you’re using an old number, unlink it from your old account (contact the Badoo Support Team if you can’t log in).
- You’re using a VoIP number like Google Voice, Hushed, or Burner
Fake numbers that are VoIP, free, and public cause the phone verification to fail because they are overused and flagged by Badoo.
- Issues with your phone number settings
Make sure that you don’t have SMS messages or Badoo blocked in your contacts. Check the spam folder in your messages because the code might have gone there.
Badoo may display errors like “We couldn’t verify your number” or “Try another number”, and even verify through a call instead of SMS, which many free virtual numbers can’t handle.
Some people get so desperate that they’re willing to buy Badoo accounts that are already verified. But buying accounts is risky because it often leads to more bans.
How to Avoid Getting Banned on Badoo After Verification
Getting back on Badoo is only half the battle. To keep your account safe, you need to start fresh and avoid known triggers.
➡️ Don’t reuse the same account details because Badoo remembers data like numbers, device IDs, and IP addresses.
➡️ Avoid VPNs while signing up because they might look suspicious to Badoo’s security systems and cause the verification code delivery to glitch.
➡️ Change your behavior on Badoo. Write a different bio, use unique openers, and don’t mass-message people.
➡️ Don’t reuse old photos unless you clean their hash values with a tool like the DatingZest Hash Cleaner. Optimally, take new photos (different poses and lighting).
Badoo’s automated systems are strict. If you create a new account that looks too similar to a banned one, or if you skip photo verification, you might get blocked again, even if you used a new number.
Note: Waiting on Badoo support to help you get phone-verified usually doesn’t help because you might never get a reply.
Q&A: Badoo Phone Number Verification
1. Why is DatingZest the best option for Badoo phone verification?
DatingZest’s numbers are clean. They support both SMS and call verification and haven’t been used or flagged. It’s a fast, safe way to fix bans and number errors.
2. What does not work for Badoo verification?
Most free or app-based numbers fail Badoo’s checks, especially during call verification. VoIP numbers don’t work on dating apps either due to strict security systems.
3. Can I sign up for a Badoo account in any other way?
In addition to a phone number, you can also sign up on Badoo using your email, Facebook, or Apple ID. However, you might still need to verify through SMS.
4. How do I protect my privacy on Badoo?
Other than using an alternative to your real number, Badoo Premium offers Invisible Mode, which allows you to browse the app privately without being seen by others.
5. How do I search for someone on Badoo?
There isn’t a direct search feature within Badoo, so you have to utilize the search filters. Pick their age range and distance to increase your chances of seeing their profile.
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