How to Verify Your Fiverr Account with a Virtual Number

Fiverr requires phone verification before you can buy, sell, or fully access your account. It's a one-time step — complete it once and you won't be asked again unless you create a new account. A virtual number makes the process straightforward if you don't want to use your personal SIM, or if you're setting up a second account for a different business.

When Fiverr asks for phone verification

Fiverr prompts for a phone number in a few situations: when you first create an account, when you try to place or receive your first order, or when their system flags an account for additional confirmation. In each case, Fiverr sends a 6-digit SMS code to the number you provide.

Step-by-step: verify Fiverr with a virtual number

1. On Fiverr, go to Settings → Phone Verification (or follow the prompt that appears when you try to complete an order).
2. Purchase a virtual number for Fiverr on Simvo. You can use a number from most countries — a US or UK number is widely accepted and often reliable. Browse available numbers at Fiverr numbers on Simvo.
3. Enter the number on Fiverr (with the country dial code) and click "Send verification code."
4. Check your Simvo dashboard. The 6-digit code appears there as soon as Fiverr sends it — usually within a few seconds.
5. Enter the code on Fiverr. Your phone number is verified and the restriction is lifted.

Which country to choose

Fiverr accepts numbers from most countries. For sellers in Nigeria or Ghana, a local number works fine. For buyers and sellers working on international projects, a US (+1) or UK (+44) number is a common choice. Pick what's available and cheapest — the country of the number generally doesn't affect your account or order eligibility once verification is complete.

What if Fiverr says the number is already in use?

Virtual numbers are single-use and come from a shared pool, which means a number could theoretically have been used by another Fiverr account before yours. If Fiverr rejects it with a "number already in use" error, cancel the number from your Simvo dashboard (you'll get a full refund to your wallet) and try a different country. Choosing a less-common country for the number lowers the chance of overlap.

Does Fiverr block virtual numbers?

Standard virtual numbers work for most Fiverr verifications. Fiverr doesn't publish an explicit list of blocked number ranges, and success rates are generally good. If a standard number gets rejected, a Premium Non-VoIP number — sourced from a real carrier allocation rather than a virtual pool — often passes where a standard one doesn't.

After verification

Once Fiverr confirms the code, your account is permanently verified. You don't need to keep the virtual number active — it's retired after the code is used. If you create a second Fiverr account later, buy a fresh number for that verification.

Browse Fiverr virtual numbers and see live pricing across countries. If no code arrives, the full amount goes back to your wallet automatically — no form to fill in.