{"id":27689,"date":"2024-01-09T13:57:43","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T13:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appfixes.com\/?p=27689"},"modified":"2024-01-09T13:57:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T13:57:43","slug":"telegram-not-accepting-phone-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloggingscheme.com\/telegram-not-accepting-phone-number\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Telegram Not Accepting Phone Number"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It can be frustrating when you try to sign up for Telegram but keep getting errors that your phone number cannot be verified or accepted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t worry – in most cases this issue can be easily resolved with a few troubleshooting steps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a comprehensive guide on why Telegram may not be accepting your phone number and how to troubleshoot it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasons Why Telegram Is Not Accepting Your Phone Number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a few common reasons why Telegram may fail to verify or accept your phone number during signup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weak Cellular Signal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are trying to sign up for Telegram on your mobile device but have a weak cellular signal or limited data connectivity, Telegram may not be able to deliver the verification SMS code or call to your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always ensure you have at least 3-4 bars of cellular signal strength and a strong data connection before attempting to verify your phone number. If possible, connect to a reliable WiFi network as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Entered a Wrong Phone Number<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One obvious but easy-to-make mistake is entering your phone number incorrectly while signing up. Double-check that you have the right country code and area code, if applicable, and that you did not make any typos when entering your phone digits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For mobile numbers, always enter your number in an international format, like: +1XXXXXXXXXX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Phone Number Cannot Receive SMS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some pre-paid SIM cards and mobile plans have restrictions on receiving SMS messages, which will prevent Telegram verification codes from being delivered. Temporary or Virtual phone numbers that are not attached to a device will also not work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure incoming SMS and calls are enabled on the phone number you are trying to verify. Consider using a different number if your current one has restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Already Logged In On Another Device<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An important but not widely known fact is that if your phone number is already registered on Telegram through another device, verification codes will be sent only to those existing devices by default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if you previously signed up for Telegram on another smartphone for example, you would need to first check that device for the SMS or call with the verification code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Server Delays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

During periods of heavy server load or maintenance downtimes, Telegram may be slow or fail in sending out call and SMS verifications globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are certain everything else is configured correctly on your end, wait 5-10 minutes and retry phone number verification. Chances are the Telegram servers are just temporarily congested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Follow the steps below to troubleshoot Telegram not accepting phone number issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Check Network Strength<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned before, a weak mobile signal is one of the most common reasons for phone verification failures on Telegram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow these steps to test and improve your internet connection:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speed Check:<\/strong> Run a speed test using online tools like Ookla Speedtest or Fast.com. Aim for a download speed of at least 5 Mbps for a smooth Telegram experience. Low speeds could delay receiving verification codes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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