How can I verify my phone number?

[omerabbasi78]

I want to ask that what is the procedure to get the Phone number verified badge?

[kochubei_valeria]

Hi Muhammad,

Phone verification isn't an option available for all users on Upwork. Sometimes it's required and the team notifies the user about it. However, no badge will show on freelancer profile when it's done. It doesn't look like you were requested to complete phone verification at this time.

[omerabbasi78]

Thanks for the reply Valeria K. Yes you are right I was not requested to complete my phone verification but I just wanted to know that when and how phone verification is needed and completed. What if I want to verify my phone number without any request?

[kochubei_valeria · Accepted solution]

Muhammad,

Unfortunately, you won't be able to request phone verification yourself.

[omerabbasi78]

Clarify 1 last thing. Phone number is only verified when a clients asks to do so. Am I right?

Thanks alot in advance. 🙂

[kochubei_valeria]

Muhammad,

No, that's not correct. Upwork team may ask a user to do some additional verifications including phone verification. It is not requested by clients and it will not be displayed on profile.

[alamin1780]

Thank you valeria K 🙂

[mahmudur045]

Thanks a lot ,,It's clear enough !

[kazimsaleem]

Upwork > Setting > Password and Security

[digitaljasim]

Thanks for the Clarification @valeria k

[sothan]

I'm unable to verify my phone number 

[aocumen]

Hi Sothan, 

A member of the Customer Support Team will reach out to you to assist you with your phone verification. 

[hfouke]

I did not get the verification text sent to my phone number, please help. I have had to refill out my application 4 times.

[bstojadinovic]

Thank you for reaching out to us, Hayley.

One of our team members will reach out to you directly to assist you with your phone verification process. 

[semicollin112]

Hi Bojan, having an issue with my phone number being linked so an old account - no idea how to handle this as the system isnt too friendly. Could someone reach out to me at my email address to correct this? 

[bstojadinovic]

Thank you for reaching out to us, Colin.

One of our team members will reach out to you directly to assist you with your phone verification process. 

[andrew14302]

I'm unable to verify my phone number.  I enter my number and it never proceeds onward from that screen or sends me a text message.  I am in the USA and have tried putting a "1" in front of mobile number.  Also tried doing this from a laptop and smartphone.  Please assist.

[bstojadinovic]

Thank you for reaching out to us, Andrew.

I've escalated your account information to our support team. One of our agents will reach out to you directly to assist you with your phone verification process.

[8e7c6eca]

hi, 
how i can verify my phone nymber. I am see this type option can you help me

[pradeephele]

Hi Mekah,

Thank you for your message. You no longer need to verify your phone number.

Thank you,

Pradeep

[jasonkay]

Can you verify my phone number

[aocumen]

Hi Jason, 

I checked your account and can see that you already have a mobile number on your account. Were you updating your mobile number?

[5336c5e8]

Can you Verify my Phone Numer.....

[andregutierrez22]

Hi Fahad,

The phone verification badge is something that used to be available and is still visible on profiles of freelancers who were able to receive it back then. However, it's not available anymore and can't be requested.

Thanks!

[smg-design]

Please could a member of the Customer Support Team reach out to me to assist with my phone verification?

It's not possible to verify my number on the web interface or the app. I tried contacting you on Messenger but no reply so far.

[aocumen]

Hi Simon, 

I've shared your concern with the Customer Support Team and they will reach out to you to assist you further. 

[momeryousaf]

Thanks  Valeria for that Information.

[yelyzavetajustit]

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@Valeria K wrote:

However, no badge will show on freelancer profile when it's done. 

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 I was looking at Petra's profile a moment ago and she has that tick badge on her profile. 

[kochubei_valeria]

Hi Yelyzaveta,

I believe Petra's phone was verified a while ago through a program that's not available anymore.

[abb502d9]

Hi veleria!

I have add my phone number to upwork but I want phone verified badge on my profile. Can you verify my number.

Thanks

[faiz_mahmud]

Hi. haven't seen my phone number verified yet on my profile .could you please tell me how can i verify my phone number ?. I want to see my phone number verified on my profile .Thanks 

[kochubei_valeria]

Hi Faiz,

Currently, it's not possible for freelancers to initiate phone verification and display it on their profile. If any additional verification is required for your profile, the team will notify you.

[aljy_c]

Hi Valeria, why isn't your team didn't notify me regarding phone number verification? I've been using this phone number since the start of my Upwork Career but yet didn't receive any notifications.

Looking forward hearing from you.

Aljy Coralde

[aocumen]

Phone verification is optional at the request of a freelancer's client, Arjy. If you would like to have your profile phone verified, you can request your client to do this by contacting to the support team to begin the process. Please note that the phone Verification program is entirely optional, so you can continue to work on Upwork regardless if verified or not.

[betsyburkedesign]

How do I get verified if I have a home phone number and not a cell phone?

[aaron_luigi]

Hi Betsy,

Thanks for reaching out. A ticket will be created to  assist you further in verifying your phone number. 

[gkozinakov]

Similar question here:

I am keeping being asked to verify my cell phone # (when it is optional) in my

"Create your Profile for Consideration" screen

...

Next, you'll be asked to verify your phone number for added security.

...

Continue
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Verify your phone number

If I click on X it goes back to creating profile.

[nkocendova]

Hi Georgi,

Phone verification for U.S users has been changed from being optional which is why you are unable to proceed with your profile. We ask U.S users to verify their phone number as another step to help ensure our marketplace is safe. At times, we unfortunately find that people want to join Upwork for reasons other than for the uses permitted on the platform. By asking new users in the U.S. to verify their phone number we hope to reduce the number of people who try to mislead us about their intentions or identity. Thank you for understanding.

[thedreamereng]

I started to see many freelancers has a badge of phone number verified.

I'd like to know what is the advantage in being phone verified and how cloud I verify my phone number to get that badge?

[aocumen]

Hi Moustafa, 

As NIna has shared above, phone verification helps us ensure that the marketplace is safe. It gives another layer of confidence for clients that the freelancer they are dealing with is not misleading us with their identity. 

The Customer Support Team has setup your phone verification for you, and you should be able to do this by trying to submit a proposal for any job post. You will then be prompted to verify your phone number. Once verified, the badge will show up on your profile.