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Ross P Community Member

Phone Number is already in use

I am having a similar issue. I am setting up a personal freelancer account and I need a phone number to proceed with the final step but my phone number is also being used for a client account which I need. Could someone advise please.

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Andrea G Community Manager

Hi all,

 

If you need help verifying your phone number, it would be best if you reach our support team directly so they can assist you within a private and secure channel of communication. Please let us know on this thread if you need assistance with this issue and we'll be happy to help.

 

 

Update:

This thread has been closed from further replies due to its size. We appreciate your participation in the Community and welcome you to continue the conversation on this new thread.
 
Thank you!
~Andrea

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Pradeep H Retired Team Member

Hi Konnelius,

 

Thank you for reaching out to us. I shared your report with our team and one of our agents will reach out to you using a support ticket to assist you further. You can access your support tickets here.

 

- Pradeep

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Annemarie A Community Member

I recently reactivated my account and updated my profile. However, when I go to apply for jobs it's telling me my phone number is in use, so I cannot receive the text with the code I need to move me forward with the application. Does anyone have any recommendations? I've updated my number in the settings tab. Thanks.

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Pradeep H Retired Team Member

Hi Annemarie,

 

Thank you for reaching out to us. I shared your report with our team and one of our agents will reach out to you using a support ticket to assist you further. You can access your support tickets here.

 

- Pradeep

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Caro M Community Member

i'm trying to finish setting up my profile but it's saying my phone number is in use by another account, but this is my only account. can someone please help me?

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Nikola S Retiring Moderator

Hi Caro,

 

I’ve escalated your community post to a support ticket. One of our agents will be in touch with you soon to assist.

~ Nikola
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Maria M Community Member

I am setting up a personal freelancer account and I need a phone number to proceed with the final step but my phone number is also being used for a client account which I need, i tried to contact the AI support, but nothing helps! 

thanks.

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Nikola S Retiring Moderator

Hi Maria,

 

I’ve escalated your community post to a support ticket. One of our agents will be in touch with you soon to assist.

~ Nikola
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Bruce D Community Member

 

When trying to apply or look for work, the site tells me to verify my number, but I created this account and this is my number, yet it tells me that it is already in use.  Would anyone be able to assist with this issue?phone issue.png

 

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Annie Jane B Retired Team Member

Hi Bruce,

 

Thank you for reaching out to us. I shared your report with our team and one of our agents will reach out to you via a support ticket to assist you further. You can access your support tickets here.


~ AJ
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David M Community Member

I'm having the same issue for a while now, can you please help me?

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Shannon S Community Member

I'm having the same issue with not being able to verify my phone number and I can't find how to reach out to support directly, the chat is so unhelpful. Please let me know how I can work through this as well.

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Joanne P Retired Team Member

Hi Shannon,

 

We've escalated your concern to the team. One of our agents will reach out and assist you directly via a support ticket.

~ Joanne
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Tammy L Community Member

I am getting a message that my number is already in use.  I need help fixing this!

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Annie Jane B Retired Team Member

Hi Tammy,

 

Thank you for reaching out to us. I shared your report with our team and one of our agents will reach out to you via a support ticket to assist you further. You can access your support tickets here.


~ AJ
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Leia K Community Member

I'm having the same problem. Please help me.

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Joanne P Retired Team Member

Hi Leia,

 

 I have requested the assistance of our team. One of our agents will reach out and assist you directly via a support ticket.

~ Joanne
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Maria's avatar
Maria M Community Member

Please I need help as well. "Says my phone number is already in use" I just put a lot of time into my profile 

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Please someone help me make a ticket or a connection to customer service, Thank you!

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Maria M Community Member

Please I need help as well. "Says my phone number is already in use" I just put a lot of time into my profile 😞

Please someone help me make a ticket or a connection to customer service, Thank you!

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Joanne P Retired Team Member

Hi Maria,

 

We have requested the assistance of our team. One of our agents will assist you directly via a support ticket.

~ Joanne
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Kate E Community Member

Hi, I'm having the same issue with "my phone number is already in use" when creating my profile. I can't see where to connect with someone.

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Joanne P Retired Team Member

Hi Kate,

 

I have requested our team's assistance. One of our agents will assist you directly via a support ticket.

~ Joanne
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Gael T Community Member

I have been trying to contact support about this problem, and they haven't fixed it yet:

"Phone number already in use. Please, check it and try again. If you're still having problems, please contact support."

 

My current number was used in an old account that is now closed, so I don't have access to it any more. 

Can a human please help me verify my phone number so that I can apply for jobs? Thank you.

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Annie Jane B Retired Team Member

Hi Gael,

 

Thank you for reaching out to us. I shared your report with our team and one of our agents will reach out to you via a support ticket to assist you further. You can access your support tickets here.


~ AJ
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Milagros S Community Member

Hi AJ,

 

I need to speak to a real person, please.I dont know what to do since I can't apply for jobs due to this message:

 

"Phone number already in use. Please, check it and try again. If you're still having problems, please contact support."

 

My old account doesnt exist anymore and this is the only phone number that I have.

I'd appreciate your help, thanks!

 

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Annie Jane B Retired Team Member

Hi Milagros,

 

Sure! I have already shared your report with our team and one of our agents will reach out to you via a support ticket to assist you soon. Please access your support tickets here.

 


~ AJ
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