Frequently Asked Questions

Account verification

Account verification issues.

When you create a free account with us, our systems automatically send you a verification email.

To complete the registration process you need to click on the verification link that is sent within this email, otherwise your virtual number will not work.

If your account is not verified after 24 hours then our systems will automatically remove your account.

If for any reason you have not received the verification email then please firstly do the following-

1 – check your SPAM folder for this email.

2 – if this is still not found then please raise a support ticket by clicking on SUPPORT on our website and selecting the option to MANUALLY VERIFY AN ACCOUNT.

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