As a social media management expert with over 5 years growing Discord servers, I often get asked how to complete phone verification.
Discord introduced sophisticated account security features that require confirming both your email and phone number to access many communities.
In this ultimate guide, you‘ll learn why Discord needs phone verification, how to easily set it up, and insider tips to access restricted servers.
First, let‘s discuss the different verification levels that Discord allows server owners to set:
| Verification Level | Restrictions |
|---|---|
| None | Anyone can join |
| Low | Must have verified email on Discord |
| Medium | Registered on Discord for 5+ minutes |
| High | Member of the server for 10+ minutes |
| Highest | Must have verified email and phone number |
According to Discord, over 30% of servers now have the Highest security level enabled. This means users must verify both their email and phone number before participating.
As a server owner myself, there are important reasons for this:
- Prevent spambots from repeatedly creating accounts
- Stop alternate accounts from evading bans
- Foster trust by verifying identities
- Limit server hopping between public invites
Without phone verification, moderating communities becomes extremely difficult. That‘s why an increasing number of servers require eligible members to complete this process.
Next, let‘s walk through how to verify your phone number step-by-step so you can access these protected Discord channels.
To start, open your Discord desktop or mobile app and click your profile icon:
Then select "Settings" to access your User Settings page.
Alternatively press Ctrl+P or tap your avatar icon.
Under the My Account section, click or tap the Phone option:
This will open the phone number verification flow to link and confirm your number.
Next, accurately type your phone number with country code included.
Discord will detect and populate the appropriate dial code. Ensure it‘s correct.
Once entered, click Next to proceed.
Discord will text a 6-digit confirmation code to authenticate your number ownership.
Retrieve this SMS code from your phone‘s messages and input it:
Click Next after accurately entering this code.
As a final step, you need to enter your account password to complete verification:
Type your current Discord password and click Done.
And that‘s it! Your phone verification status should now show as "Verified" with a green checkmark icon.
You can now access any Discord server enabled with the Highest security level.
If you encounter issues verifying your number, here are some troubleshooting tips:
- Double check for typos when entering phone number
- Try a different phone number if yours isn‘t working
- Disable 2FA or other verifications potentially interfering
- Ensure phone has signal/data to receive verification texts
- Contact Discord Support if code not sending
As Discord continues growing in popularity, more server owners are taking security seriously by restricting access to members with verified phone numbers.
While joining these communities, expect to confirm both your email and mobile number to meet eligibility criteria.
This prevents spambots and alternate accounts from repeatedly targeting servers. It fosters healthier online discussions.
I hope this guide covered everything you need to successfully verify your phone number on Discord. Let me know in the comments if you have any other questions!
