Signal verification code not received?
First check whether Signal is sending codes at all. Below is a live count of Signal codes reaching our public numbers, then the fixes that usually work.
Is Signal sending codes right now?
Signal sends too few codes to our numbers to judge the last hour. The counts below are the best guide.
- Numbers that got codes (7 days)
- 432
This counts Signal codes reaching our public numbers. If Signal is delivering here but not to your phone, the problem is most likely the number, your phone or your carrier. Work through the steps below.
What to try
- Check the number format: pick the right country and drop the leading 0 (07700 900123 becomes +44 7700 900123).
- Wait a full minute before pressing resend. With many apps only the newest code works, so resending too early can cancel the first one.
- Stop after two or three requests. Signal limits how many codes it sends and may stop sending for a while without telling you.
- Look for another way to get the code: a phone call, an email, or the code shown in the app on a device where you are already signed in.
- On your own phone: check your signal, turn airplane mode on and off, and look in your spam or unknown-sender filters.
- On a free number: pick one that received a Signal code recently, and switch numbers instead of retrying one that failed.
Signal tips
- Set a Signal PIN and turn on Registration Lock right away, so re-registering this number needs your PIN.
- Choose the SMS option. The voice call fallback cannot reach an SMS-only inbox.
Free numbers that recently received Signal codes
Frequently asked questions
Why is my Signal verification code not coming?
Usually the number was entered in the wrong format, the code is delayed or rate-limited after several requests, or Signal won't send to that number. Check the live status above first: if Signal is delivering normally, the problem is on the receiving side.
How long does a Signal code take to arrive?
Usually a few seconds. Delays of a minute or two happen, so wait a full minute before asking for a new code.
Can I get a Signal code without my own phone number?
Sometimes. The free numbers on our Signal page received Signal codes recently, but they are public: anyone can read the code, so use them only for throwaway accounts.