WeChat verification code not received?
First check whether WeChat is sending codes at all. Below is a live count of WeChat codes reaching our public numbers, then the fixes that usually work.
Is WeChat sending codes right now?
WeChat 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)
- 196
This counts WeChat codes reaching our public numbers. If WeChat 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. WeChat 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 WeChat code recently, and switch numbers instead of retrying one that failed.
WeChat tips
- Expect WeChat to ask an existing user to verify you by QR code. A public number does not skip that step.
- Request the SMS code once; the number’s inbox checks for new messages every 10 seconds.
- Do not link a bank card or WeChat Pay to an account registered with a public number.
Free numbers that recently received WeChat codes
Frequently asked questions
Why is my WeChat verification code not coming?
Usually the number was entered in the wrong format, the code is delayed or rate-limited after several requests, or WeChat won't send to that number. Check the live status above first: if WeChat is delivering normally, the problem is on the receiving side.
How long does a WeChat 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 WeChat code without my own phone number?
Sometimes. The free numbers on our WeChat page received WeChat codes recently, but they are public: anyone can read the code, so use them only for throwaway accounts.