Try to get a meta developer account, but meta does not send the required sms to verify phone number

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July 22, 2025
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I've first tried creating using a computer, but given that the account was created using a phone meta says I have to use the computer for longer so I can do it via it. Then when I try creating via the phone, the same one I created the meta account with, meta simply does not send the sms containing the verification code. I've been at this for almost a month. I can receive sms messages from meta, I've received them when I tried via the computer, I honestly am at a loss here

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Best answer by steve40

Using the MetaHorizon app on your phone, select the three-bar icon and then Accounts Centre. Under Password and security, select Two-factor authentication. Select your Meta account, then "Sms or WhatsApp". Press "Next". Select "Add phone number" even if you already have a number in there, then re-add your mobile number. You should get an SMS code to confirm it is working. You should now be able to skip past the verification check when setting up a developer account. This happened to me yesterday, and re-adding my phone number worked.

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Using the MetaHorizon app on your phone, select the three-bar icon and then Accounts Centre. Under Password and security, select Two-factor authentication. Select your Meta account, then "Sms or WhatsApp". Press "Next". Select "Add phone number" even if you already have a number in there, then re-add your mobile number. You should get an SMS code to confirm it is working. You should now be able to skip past the verification check when setting up a developer account. This happened to me yesterday, and re-adding my phone number worked.