receive SMS<\/a> directly from Keybase’s short-code sender, bypassing carrier-level blocks on your main line. They cost money, but the fee is nominal compared to the cost of being locked out of your account.<\/span><\/p>\nRenting a number for a specific purpose is straightforward. Prices start at $0.01 per number; the final price at checkout depends on the app and country you select. If no code arrives within the delivery window, the order is refunded automatically, so there is no financial risk in trying this route.<\/span><\/p>\nTo use this method, rent a number and enter it in the Keybase login flow where it asks for your phone number. Keybase will send the OTP to that rented number. You can then view the code on the provider’s dashboard and enter it into the app.<\/span><\/p>\nThis method works globally and removes the risk of stale local session data. It is especially useful for app testing\/QA, where you need to verify accounts repeatedly without tying them to your personal mobile line.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Keybase Wrong Code Alternate Number: How to Update Your Phone Number in Settings<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nTo permanently swap in a new number, log in (using any method that works), go to Settings \u2192 Phone Number, and enter the backup number you’ve set up. Keybase will send a verification code to that new number, which you can receive without the carrier issues plaguing your old line. Once verified, future codes will automatically route to the new number.<\/span><\/p>\nHere is how to change the number:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Log In:<\/span><\/strong> Use your paper key, email code, or any working method to access your account.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Navigate to Settings:<\/span><\/strong> On the desktop app, click your profile picture and select Settings. On mobile, tap the hamburger menu, then tap Settings.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Locate Phone Number:<\/span><\/strong> Find the Phone Number section and click Change or Edit.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Enter the Backup Number:<\/span><\/strong> Enter the paid backup number you rented.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Verify:<\/span><\/strong> Keybase will send a code to that new number. Check your provider’s dashboard, retrieve the code, and enter it in the app.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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