Verifying phone number

Add an extra layer of security to your account by verifying your phone number.

Why verify your phone number?

Account Security

Adds two-factor authentication to protect your account

Easy Recovery

Recover your account quickly if you lose access

Spam Prevention

Helps us prevent spam and fake accounts

Trust Signal

Shows others you are a verified, genuine user

How to verify your phone number

1

Open settings

Profile Settings Account Security Phone Verification

2

Enter your phone number

Include country code (India +91 is pre-selected)

3

Receive OTP

We will send a 6-digit code via SMS within 1-2 minutes

4

Enter the OTP

Type the code exactly as received (it expires in 10 minutes)

5

Verification complete

Your phone number is now verified and your account is more secure

Security features with phone verification

Login alerts: Get notified of any suspicious login attempts
Two-factor authentication: Extra protection for your account
Account recovery: Reset your password via SMS if needed
Notification preferences: Control what you receive via SMS

Your privacy is protected

Never displayed publicly - Your phone number is completely private

Not shared with matches - Other users cannot see your number

No spam calls - We never sell your information to third parties

Encrypted storage - Your number is protected with industry-standard encryption

Troubleshooting

Did not receive OTP: Check your SMS inbox and spam folder, or request a new code after 2 minutes

Invalid code error: Make sure you entered the code exactly as received (including any spaces)

Code expired: OTPs expire after 10 minutes - request a new one

Number already in use: This phone number is linked to another account - contact support for help

Updating your phone number

If you change your phone number, you can update it in your account settings:

Go to Settings Account Security Phone Verification

Tap "Update phone number"

Verify your new number with OTP

Your old number will be automatically removed

Highly recommended: Phone verification significantly reduces the risk of account hacking and makes recovery much easier if you ever lose access.