I have a phone number problem
«Invalid number format»
The phone number must be entered in the following format (+1 is the code for the USA):
«Number blocked»
Phone numbers are temporarily blocked after sending the confirmation code. After adding a phone number, wait for the SMS with the code, or try requesting it again a few hours later.
Confirmation codes do not expire. No matter when you receive the code, you can always return to the Phone numbers page and enter it.
Why have I been asked to remove my number from other accounts?
One telephone number can be linked to no more than 10 accounts at the same time.
Confirmation code not delivered
Possible reasons:
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The system has not yet processed the SMS (the maximum delivery time is 24 hours).
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Your phone is turned off or does not have a signal.
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You entered the wrong phone number. Make sure that you entered the country code correctly: +1 is the code for the USA.
You can find codes for other countries using a search engine.
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Yandex cannot send SMS messages to your mobile operator.
You can also try to clear your phone memory and restart it. Make sure that Yandex is not in the blacklist and request an SMS again.
If you don't use a mobile phone or Yandex doesn't send SMS messages to your service provider, you can change your password using an alternate email address or by answering the security question.
What should I do if I got a message about my phone number being added, changed, or deleted?
If you are trying to do something with your main phone number, just continue: Yandex sends email and SMS notifications about all operations for security reasons.
If you unexpectedly received a notification, it means that someone has access to your account. Don't worry: you can easily restore access to your account using your main phone number. Without access to your phone, the hacker cannot delete or change the linked phone number for 14 days. During this time, you can:
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Restore access and change your password.
Follow the Forgot your password? link and follow the instructions: get a recovery code and reset your password (when choosing a password, follow our recommendations).
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Cancel deleting or editing the main number on the Phone numbers page.
My confirmation code was sent to another person's number
Your code may be sent to another person if you entered their number by mistake or are unlinking an old number that you no longer have access to (and could have passed to a new owner).
Your account is under no threat at all: a hacker cannot access your account if they only have your telephone number and confirmation code.