Why is Hinge Verification not working? How to fix it!

And you thought Hinge Shadowbans were bad? Wait until you hear about the account verification problem…

Stuck in a Hinge verification limbo? No codes, weird errors, and unresponsive buttons. What's going wrong?

Why do you keep seeing the “Too many verification requests” message?

When the verification doesn't go smoothly, it’s tempting to keep retrying, but after a certain number of attempts, you’ll see the “Too many verification requests, please wait a moment” error, locking you out temporarily. 

You may even get the “Too many login attempts” message if you’ve repeatedly requested verification codes and failed to verify successfully

The solution here is simple, yet frustrating: stop retrying and wait. It is recommended that you wait 24-28 hours before requesting the code again.

Hinge support cannot bypass or shorten this security lock, and repeated attempts can extend the lockout period significantly.

But, what if it’s the actual verification process that’s not working? How to fix it?

1. Use DatingZest’s Hinge phone numbers to get verified.

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.

Powerful services like DatingZest provide non-VoIP mobile numbers for a small fee, undetectable by Hinge’s security system.

STOP using *public* fake phone numbers from fishy sources or inefficient mobile providers. Some carriers, like prepaid or MVNO services (Google Fi, giffgaff, etc.), automatically block short-code SMS. 

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. Reinstall the Hinge app. Restart your phone.

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.

If you want to “refresh” your device and (hopefully) fix any potential issues on your end, such as Wi-Fi and glitches, what you can do is restart your phone.

Go to your Settings, and search “Restart” on the bar, or hold down the Power and Volume Buttons simultaneously to be given the option.

4. Contact your phone number carrier!

If you’ve tried everything, even waited 24 hours, then there could be a problem with your phone number.

– First, double-check your phone number. An incorrect country code (like forgetting “+1” in the U.S. or “+44” in the UK) can prevent the text from being sent.

Also, Hinge uses short codes like 44398 in the U.S., and these can be mistaken by carriers as spam. To quickly test if short codes work for you, just text “HELP” to 44398. 

You can reach out to their support system and let them know you’re waiting for a code from Hinge. Explain the situation, and hopefully, they can fix it.

5. Request the verification during off-peak hours

The truth is that, with 30 million users, Hinge is one of the biggest dating apps, and as such, systems get overloaded once in a while, especially during busy hours.

Try to verify your account during off-peak hours (like early morning or late night) to make codes arrive more reliably. 

Additionally, server outages or app-wide glitches temporarily prevent login and verification. Confirm with sites like DownDetector or r/hingeapp. Usually, this resolves within hours once Hinge fixes things on their side.

6. Fix Hinge Email Verification not sending the code?

Not all verification issues relate to SMS. Email verification problems are also common, usually involving two main scenarios:

1. Not receiving verification emails: The email might land in your spam or junk folder, or Hinge might have flagged it due to suspicious behavior. In these cases, using a new email address may resolve the issue instantly.

2. Switch from iPad to iPhone: This happens due to device-specific bugs (on tablets like iPads). If the verification button won't respond, your quickest fix is to temporarily use another device or reinstall the app completely, which often clears up the issue.

How long does Hinge’s verification take?

Normally, up to 24 hours if the code was sent within the same day.

But is 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?

To avoid future verification headaches, you can link multiple verification methods (email, phone, Google, or Apple ID) in your Hinge account settings.

Similarly, avoid repeatedly deleting or recreating accounts (even if you were banned!) because it triggers Hinge’s security checks, making future verification more problematic. And, of course, regularly update your app