Verify your phone number
Let’s connect! Make sure that the right people have your correct phone number. Hosts need to verify their phone numbers before listing their homes, and guests must have a verified phone number before booking a reservation.
Keeping your phone number current – and removing any old numbers – is a good way to keep your account safe.
To add and verify your phone number
- Go to Account > Personal info
- Next to Phone number, click Edit and then Add a phone number
- Select your country (the country code will be added automatically)
- Enter your area code and phone number
- Click Verify and we'll send you a 4-digit code via text message (SMS)
- Enter your 4-digit code
- Tap Profile
and then tap Personal Information - Next to Phone Number, tap Edit, then Add a phone number
- Enter your phone number and tap Send
- You'll receive a 4-digit code via text message (SMS)
- Enter the verification code next to your phone number
- Tap Profile and then tap Personal Information
- Next to Phone Number, tap Edit, then Add a phone number
- Enter your phone number and tap Send
- You'll receive a 4-digit code via text message (SMS)
- Enter the verification code next to your phone number
- Go to Account > Personal info
- Next to Phone number, tap Edit and then Add a phone number
- Enter your area code and phone number
- Click Verify and we'll send you a 4-digit code via text message (SMS)
- Enter your 4-digit code
After verifying your phone number, you can manage text message notifications by going to Account and choosing Notifications. Standard message and data rates may apply for any calls or messages sent or received.
Note: After a booking is accepted, all phone numbers on an account will be displayed to the other party, whether you're a guest or a Host.
If you can’t verify your phone number
Having trouble verifying your phone number? Read some of our tips for troubleshooting phone number verification.
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