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What to do if you can't receive the verification code when registering for Telegram with +86? This is usually due to network restrictions or carrier interception. Solutions include using a VPN service to improve network connectivity, using an international VoIP service number to receive the verification code, or trying to change the network environment (such as switching to Wi-Fi), or using a virtual phone number from a virtual number platform to receive the verification code.

For users with +86 phone numbers in mainland China, understanding why sometimes the Telegram verification code cannot be received and its receiving mechanism is crucial for smoothly using Telegram.

Understand why the Telegram verification code cannot be received with +86 numbers in mainland China#

1. Network restrictions: Mainland China has access restrictions on certain overseas services, which may affect the sending and receiving of verification codes.
2. Carrier interception: Some mobile carriers in mainland China may automatically intercept SMS messages from overseas, including Telegram verification codes.
3. Network congestion: Since international SMS usually needs to pass through multiple network nodes, delays or losses may occur due to network congestion.
4. Phone number issues: If the phone number is incorrect or there are issues such as unpaid bills or service suspension, it may also affect the receipt of the verification code.

Basic mechanism for receiving Telegram verification codes#

1. Requesting a verification code: When users enter their phone number during Telegram registration or login, the system automatically sends a verification code.
2. Sending mechanism: Verification codes are usually sent via SMS, but users can also choose to receive voice verification codes via phone.
3. Receiving and entering: Users need to enter the verification code into the Telegram app after receiving it to complete the verification.
4. Timeout and resend: If the verification code is not received within a certain time, users can request a resend.

Solutions for not receiving the Telegram verification code with +86#

For users in mainland China using +86 numbers, when encountering issues with receiving the Telegram verification code, the following methods can be used to resolve the issue.

Check network and phone settings#

1. Check network connection: Ensure your phone is connected to a stable network. Wi-Fi is recommended over mobile data, as some mobile networks may restrict receiving international SMS.
2. Disable SMS filtering or interception features: Check if your phone has SMS filtering or interception features enabled, especially for international SMS.
3. Check phone security software: Some security software or applications may block or automatically filter SMS messages from unknown sources.

Check if the VPN is functioning properly#

Since Telegram servers are blocked, registration needs to be done in an environment that bypasses these restrictions. You can check if the VPN is functioning properly by visiting the official Telegram website. Generally, issues with receiving verification SMS are often due to the VPN not being properly activated or the VPN server being unreachable.

Well-known overseas VPNs like ExpressVPN, VyprVPN, and NordVPN are often targeted by the GFW, so they are not recommended. Currently, using airport nodes to bypass restrictions is popular; you can check the recommended Telegram airport services, which provide several VPN service providers specifically for users in mainland China.

Change the IP address of the VPN airport#

The IP address of the VPN airport you are using is also crucial; some node IPs may be recognized as high-risk IPs. Accessing Telegram with these IP addresses will not trigger SMS verification, and thus you will not receive the verification code. In such cases, switching to a different IP address for accessing Telegram should resolve the issue.

When the IP address is recorded by Telegram as high-risk, it will only affect the receipt of the verification code, and there will be no further impact on daily usage.

Switch clients#

Some Android users have reported that they cannot receive the verification code using the default Telegram client, but can receive it normally using the Telegram X client. Android users who cannot receive the verification code may try using different clients.

If you cannot receive the verification code after multiple attempts, clicking the option in the client for not receiving the verification code will automatically create an email to send to Telegram's official customer service. Generally, after a few hours, trying to log in again will allow you to receive the verification code normally.

Use a virtual phone number to complete receiving the verification code#

You can use a virtual phone number provided by a receiving code platform to complete the receipt of the verification code. A well-known receiving code platform is SMS ACTIVATE to receive the Telegram verification code with an overseas phone number. Although using the phone number from the receiving code platform can successfully complete the registration, since it is a temporary virtual phone number, it is still recommended to change it to your own phone number after registration is complete.

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