Hinge sends its sign-up code by SMS from a short code, and it cannot confirm a number by hand. When the code does not come, check the number you typed, whether your carrier blocks short codes, and whether repeated tries have locked you out. There is no way to create a Hinge account without a phone number.
How Hinge uses your phone number
Your number is the first thing Hinge asks for, before photos or prompts. Hinge's help centre says every member has to verify the account with a mobile number, and only then can you add other ways to log in.
- Tap Create Account Enter your mobile number with the right country code.
- Type the SMS code Hinge texts a confirmation code to that number. Enter it to continue.
- Link an e-mail address Hinge mails a second code to confirm the address.
- Optional: connect Apple or Google Under Settings → Connected Accounts you can add Apple or Google as a login. Facebook login no longer works on Hinge.
Hinge at a glance
- Virtual numbers
- Often refused: try another country
- Code sent by
- SMS
- Asks for the number again later
- Yes
- One number per account
- Yes
Hinge won't send the verification code: what to check
| What to do | |
|---|---|
| A digit is wrong or missing | Compare every digit and the country code, then request the code again |
| The number does not fit in the field | Leave out the trunk digit after the country code, usually a 0 or a 1 |
| Your carrier filters short codes | Ask your carrier to switch off message blocking for SMS short codes |
| You are on a prepaid plan | Some prepaid plans do not receive short-code texts; ask your provider |
| You tried many times in a row | Wait at least 24 hours; Hinge cannot lift the lock early |
| Your app is out of date | Update Hinge, then start the verification again |
Hinge says it cannot validate a number manually, so its support team cannot send the code for you.
Can you use Hinge without a phone number?
No. Every route into Hinge starts with the number. Apple and Google logins are added after the phone and e-mail are linked, so they do not replace it. The Facebook login that once worked around this is gone.
If you would rather not hand your everyday number to a dating app, the real choice is which number you use, not whether you use one. Weigh that against the next section first.
Why some numbers are refused
- Hinge is strict with number ranges. Our fact sheet marks it as often refusing virtual numbers, after failed orders of our own.
- One number, one account. A number that already sits on a Hinge profile will not open a second one.
- Hinge may ask again. It can request the number later, for example on a new phone, and it does not let you change the number on an account.
If you only need the code once
For a quick look at the app, a temporary number can carry the sign-up code. Pick a country with a high success rate in the app, since Hinge turns down many ranges. If no text comes within about two minutes, switch to another number for free instead of pressing resend, so you do not run into the 24-hour lock.
Common questions
Why is Hinge not sending my verification code?
Most often the number was typed with an extra trunk digit, the carrier blocks SMS short codes, or too many attempts triggered a lock. Hinge cannot confirm a number by hand.
How long is the Hinge verification lock?
After a run of failed attempts you must wait at least 24 hours before trying again. Hinge support cannot shorten it.
Can I create a Hinge account without a phone number?
No. Hinge requires a verified mobile number for every account. Apple or Google login can only be added afterwards.
Can I change the phone number on my Hinge account?
No. Hinge does not allow it. If you lost the old number, support can delete the account so you can sign up again with a new one.