Facebook not sending code? 8 fixes to get your login code
Codes often get stuck at the carrier, which blocks short code texts. Email or an authenticator app is the way around it.
The fix
8 fixes, in order
- 1
Check the number on the code screen is correct.
- 2
Wait a few minutes before requesting again.
- 3
Restart the phone and check signal.
- 4
Look in spam, junk or filtered messages.
- 5
Tap Try another way and choose email.
- 6
Use your authenticator app or a saved recovery code.
- 7
Ask your carrier to allow short codes.
Facebook texts often come from 32665. Prepaid and ported numbers block them more often.
- 8
Start account recovery at facebook.com/login/identify.
Frequently asked questions
How long should I wait for the code?
Give it a few minutes. Asking again and again can delay codes or trigger a temporary block, so wait before tapping Resend.
I no longer have that phone number. What now?
Tap Try another way and choose email or a recovery code. If none work, go to facebook.com/login/identify and follow the account recovery steps.
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