And you thought Hinge Shadowbans were bad? Wait until you hear about the account verification problem…
You’re excited to join Hinge, open your account, and get to liking cuties—one problem, though: the verification isn’t working.
The verification code isn’t coming through, which means you cannot gain access to your account. That’s the only thing standing between you and finding true love!
Have you requested the verification code way too many times?
Let’s get the obvious, most common explanation out of the way:
Did you get a message along the lines of “Too many login attempts with given phone number”? If so, Hinge is not sending another verification through because it’s already done that multiple times.
The reason you’ve got that is the exact message. You’ve sent too many verification requests.
If you’re using your own phone number, Hinge suggests you wait a full day before logging in again.
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How to fix Hinge’s verification not working?
Since your Hinge verification code is not working, you have to come up with solutions if you want access to your Hinge account.
The thing is that something is stopping the code from being sent:
- Your phone number;
- Your internet connection;
- Or even the Hinge itself.
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1. Use DatingZest’s Hinge phone numbers to get verified.
Your phone number is most likely the issue getting the message “selected phone number was invalid”, which is why you need a new one to successfully verify your account.
DatingZest’s Hinge phone numbers are all you need to fix the issue! They’re actually proven to fix the verification issue in a timely manner.
Just swap whatever phone number you’re using for a DatingZest one, get the code, and use it to get verified on Hinge—yep, it’s that easy.
*STOP using public phone numbers from fishy sources! Even Google Voice doesn’t do the trick anymore because Hinge clarifies that you’re very likely not to receive the code.
2. Test to see if your internet and phone service are working.
The first logical thing to do when this error occurs is to check if your internet connection is good enough to get things done.
Test it out by refreshing a page or sending a WhatsApp message to someone. If it seems that your internet is fine, then we’ve got to move on to the rest!
Is your internet glitching? Turn Airplane Mode on to “restart” your internet connection. This should do the trick.
3. Delete Hinge and reinstall it.
If your Hinge verification process isn’t working, it can be because your Hinge app isn’t working properly. Delete and reinstall it to get rid of any app bugs.
If your app isn’t updated, this will fix it; if you want to check the update status, go to Google Play or App Store, look up Hinge, and see if an Update button is available.
4. Restart your phone.
This is the ultimate way of “refreshing” your device and hopefully fixing any potential issues on your end, such as Wi-Fi and glitches.
Go to your Settings, and search “Restart” on the bar, or hold down the Power and Volume Buttons simultaneously to be given the option.
5. Wait 24 hours before requesting the code again.
Hinge instructs us to wait 24 hours before requesting a new code after all the previous tries don’t work—it’s annoying, but what have we got to lose?
The reason isn’t specified, but I’m assuming it helps avoid the “Too many verification requests, please wait a moment” notification or overloading the system.
6. Contact your phone number carrier!
If you’ve tried everything, even waited 24 hours, then there could be a problem with your phone number carrier.
This is when you have to reach out to their support system and let them know that you’re waiting for a code from Hinge.
Explain when and how this started, and hopefully, it’s something they can fix.
Why is the Hinge verification failing?
– Poor internet connection.
If your internet connection isn’t working properly while you try to create or log into your Hinge account, then it’s likely you won’t receive the SMS code verification on Hinge because your actions aren’t being registered.
– Typos in your phone number.
Hey, it happens to the best of us: double-check while putting your phone number on Hinge because you might have missed something.
There could be an extra number, one number missing, or one completely wrong, leaving Hinge with no place to send the number to.
– You typed the code in after it expired.
Whether it states it or not, in most code-verification procedures, the code expires within a specific time.
If you received the message too late, or if you typed the code in too late, then you’re probably trying to verify an expired code.
– You’re using a burner number such as Google Voice.
Hinge warns us about using phone numbers from free, public sources like Google Voice—they simply don’t work because the technology isn’t strong enough.
Hinge has built a system to detect such numbers which wouldn’t have worked either way because they’re public, hence potentially in use.
– Your Hinge app isn’t updated.
For peak performance, apps need to stay updated, or otherwise errors may occur, such as the inability to verify your account.
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– Issues with your phone number.
If phone bills aren’t paid on time, some phone carriers have the right to stop all incoming messages and calls. Think back if this might be the case.
Another possibility is that you’re in an area with low or no service, causing your phone messages to lag and the code not to appear.
Last but not least, Hinge says that you may encounter issues during SMS code verification on Hinge if you’re using a prepaid phone plan.
– Is Hinge down?
Before trying anything, I recommend first checking if Hinge is up and working, because the servers could be down.
Check the current condition in real-time at DownDetector; if reports say Hinge is down, that might prevent it from sending the verification text.
How long does Hinge’s verification take?
Normally, up to 24 hours if the code was sent within the same day.
But, users are supposed to receive the verification text from Hinge in a matter of minutes after putting in their phone number.
If you’re not getting yours instantly, kindly check the reasons listed above and pick the right solution—you don’t want to let the love of your life slip through your fingers now, do you?
Luckily, DatingZest has the answer to every dating app error, and this one is no exception.
All the best!
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