Verifying your phone number

Benefits of a verified phone number

• Let employers know you're active on Indeed
• Keep your account and personal details safe
• Easily recover your account if you forget your password

When we ask you to verify a phone number

You'll have to verify your phone number to:

• Create an account on Indeed
• Apply for a job

The verified phone number doesn't have to match the number on your profile.

How to verify your mobile number

When you create an account

1. Follow the steps to sign up.
2. Enter your phone number.
3. Click or tap Verify. You'll receive a 6-digit code.
4. Enter the code and Submit.

When you apply

1. Open a job post to access the job details.
2. Click or tap Apply now.
3. Enter your phone number.
4. Click or tap Verify. You'll receive a 6-digit code.
5. Enter the code and Submit it to continue with the application.

In your account settings

1. Open your account settings.
2. Click or tap Add phone.
3. Enter your phone number.
4. Click or tap Verify. You'll receive a 6-digit code.
5. Enter the code and Submit.

What if you don't get a code?

Check out our basic troubleshooting tips for solving common phone verification issues.

Next steps

Your phone number was verified successfully.

You can now create an account on Indeed or complete your application. Your phone number is now in your account settings, and you can change or delete it at any time.

Contacting us

Step 1

Need more help? Please include the steps you tried on this page and the following information, so we can investigate the issue.

1. A screenshot or screen recording
2. Type of device (iPhone, Android, computer)
3. Are you using the job search app?
4. What browser and version are you using?

Step 2

Click or tap Submit a request.