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Ubisoft asks for codes and extra checks more than ever, new devices, “suspicious” logins, and ranked modes it all adds up. Great for security, sure. But if you hate handing your real mobile number to every platform on earth, it gets old fast.
The good news: in many cases, you can verify Ubisoft without a phone number. And when a number really is required, you can still avoid exposing your personal line by using a private virtual number instead.
In this guide, we’ll walk through how Ubisoft verification works when a phone is truly non-negotiable, and how to plug in a PVAPins virtual number instead of your primary SIM without doing anything shady or against the rules.

Let’s start simple and de-jargonize this a bit.
Your Ubisoft account is the one login that powers everything: Ubisoft Connect, game libraries, cross-progression, in-game purchases, the lot. Whenever you sign in, Ubisoft is roughly checking three things:
Your email + password
Whether the login looks “normal” for your device, IP, and location
Whether 2-Step verification (2FA) is turned on
By default, it’s just email and password. On top of that, you can enable Ubisoft 2-step verification, which adds a one-time code on top so that a leaked password alone isn’t enough.
Those extra codes can come from:
A one-time code sent to your email
A time-based authenticator app on your phone
An SMS sent to a phone number you’ve added.
That phone number is handy, but not always mandatory for everyday logins. It becomes more important when you:
Change sensitive account info (email, password, region)
Access specific online modes or titles that add anti-cheat checks
Trigger “unusual activity” and Ubisoft wants extra proof it’s you.
There’s also one more piece people ignore until it’s too late: recovery codes. When you enable 2FA, Ubisoft gives you a small batch of backup codes. They look boring, but if your phone disappears or your email locks you out, these codes are often what save your account.
Security research consistently shows that multi-factor authentication blocks the vast majority of automated account takeovers. So yes, the extra friction is doing something; it’s not just a random hurdle.
Bottom line: you can harden your Ubisoft account quite a bit without having to hand over your primary mobile number.
As Ubisoft typically offers three ways to send that second factor:
Email codes
Ubisoft emails a one-time code to the address on file.
Great if you’re on multiple devices or don’t want to rely on your SIM.
Authenticator app
You scan a QR code into an app that generates 30-second codes.
Ideal for long-term security because it doesn’t rely on SMS delivery at all.
SMS codes
Ubisoft sends a code to the phone number associated with your account.
Useful when it works, but this is where people worry about privacy.
In many flows, Ubisoft cares more about “do you have a strong second factor?” than “did you give us a phone number?” Email and authenticator apps often tick that box just fine.
The exceptions: specific modes and titles (think competitive or ranked environments) where a phone number is part of their anti-cheat and anti-smurf strategy. Those we’ll tackle in more detail a bit later.
Short version: In many situations, yes, you can verify your Ubisoft account without adding a phone number. You can log in with email and password, then layer on email-based 2FA or an authenticator app instead of SMS.
But let’s not pretend it’s that simple everywhere.
For general account access and purchases, email or app-based Ubisoft 2-step verification is enough.0
For specific competitive titles and ranked modes, Ubisoft may require a phone number as an additional anti-cheat measure.
You can’t flip a hidden switch to turn off that requirement, but you can choose which number gets attached.
That’s exactly where a virtual phone number for Ubisoft verification is valid. Rather than using the same SIM your bank, friends, and work apps know, you attach a private number that can still receive SMS and satisfy Ubisoft’s checks.
Think of it like this:
Just playing casually and managing your account? Email/app 2FA is often all you need.
Jumping into Rainbow Six Siege ranked or similar? Expect a phone requirement of some kind.
Official docs list several 2FA options, but are very clear that some game modes need that extra anchor. Your job is to stay within those rules while keeping your exposure to personal data to a minimum.

If your goal is basically “I want to secure my account but no phone number, please,” this is your first and easiest win.
Ubisoft lets you enable 2-Step verification without ever touching SMS. Instead, you can:
Receive one-time codes via email, or
Use an authenticator app that works even without a signal.
Here’s a simple path:
Sign in to your Ubisoft Account Management page.
Head to the Security section.
Click to enable 2-Step verification.
Pick an email or an authenticator app as your method.
Save your recovery codes somewhere offline and not on a random sticky note.
Why this works so well:
You don’t need a SIM or phone number to add that second factor.
If you change SIMs, move countries, or travel a lot, your login still works.
Authenticator codes keep working even when SMS messages are delayed, blocked, or randomly disappear.
The trade-offs are mostly about access:
Lose your email, and things get painful fast.
Lose the phone that holds your authenticator and ignore recovery codes? Now you’re in real trouble.
If your device clock drifts badly, your app codes can fail until you fix the time.
If you actually care about your account and your privacy (you likely do if you’re reading this), a potent combo is:
Use email or app-based 2-step verification as your primary security.
Only bring in a PVAPins virtual number when a particular game or mode demands a phone.
Security folks generally treat authenticator apps as more resilient than SMS over the long haul, mainly because attacking a SIM is easier than attacking a properly secured app.
Sometimes, Ubisoft won’t let you continue without a mobile number attached. At that point, you’ve got two options:
Use your genuine SIM and accept the privacy hit, or
Use a private virtual phone number for Ubisoft verification and keep your main line out of the picture.
With PVAPins, the second option is straightforward. Instead of juggling extra SIM cards and charging an old phone in the corner, you can:
Pick a country (from 200+ supported regions)
Choose the Ubisoft / game OTP service.
Decide whether you need a one-time activation or a longer rental.
Have Ubisoft’s SMS land in your PVAPins dashboard or Android app instead of your personal inbox
Those “free receive SMS online” sites? They look convenient, but they’re a terrible idea for a Ubisoft account you actually care about.
Here’s why:
Thousands of strangers share the exact numbers.
All incoming texts are public, so that anyone can see your codes.
These ranges are often flagged or blocked by serious platforms that are tired of abuse.
A PVAPin's private number is a very different beast:
It’s not a public inbox; only you can read your messages.
You get access to private, often non-VoIP routes tuned for OTP delivery.
It’s built for keeping accounts stable, not for disposable spam.
On the gamer side, PVAPins lines up nicely with what you actually want:
Numbers in 200+ countries, so you’re not forced into one region.
Fast OTP delivery that works for typical verification flows.
API-ready stability if you’re handling multiple accounts (e.g., studios, QA teams, agencies).
Both quick one-time activations and longer rentals, depending on how you play.
And you’re not locked into one payment option either. You can top up using:
Crypto
Binance Pay
Payeer
GCash
AmanPay
QIWI Wallet
DOKU
Nigeria & South Africa cards
Skrill
Payoneer
With billions of phone numbers showing up in data breaches over recent years, it totally makes sense that more players want a separate “verification line” and keep their primary SIM out of the firing line.
When you route Ubisoft through PVAPins, you’ll typically see two options:
One-time activation
Pay once to receive a single OTP for a specific service.
Great when you need to create a Ubisoft account or pass a one-off check.
After the OTP is delivered and used, the number can be released.
Rental number
Rent a number for a more extended period of days, weeks, or months.
Perfect if you log in regularly, play ranked, or expect recurring SMS checks.
Feels more like a “real” long-term line, just managed online.
For plenty of people, that quick one-time activation is all they really need. But if you live inside Ubisoft titles, especially anything ranked, having a rental keeps your verification story stable and reduces those surprise “we need to verify you again” headaches.
Let’s put this all together and walk through a full flow without your personal number.
Create or log in to your PVAPins account.
Open the PVAPins dashboard or the Android app.
New here? Sign up, then drop in a small balance so you’re ready to activate.
Open the “Receive SMS” or activation section.
Choose the country you’d like the number in (US, EU, or another supported region).
Select Ubisoft or the closest matching game/service category.
Choose one-time activation or rental.
For a quick single verification, select a one-time activation.
If you’re expecting repeat logins or ranked checks, pick a rental number instead.
Copy the number into your Ubisoft account.
In Ubisoft Account Management, head to Account Information or Security.
Click Add phone number, paste in the PVAPins number, and double-check the country code.
Trigger the Ubisoft SMS and grab the OTP.
Ubisoft sends a verification code to the PVAPins number.
The text lands in your PVAPins inbox often in seconds.
Copy that OTP and paste it back into Ubisoft to confirm.
Decide whether to keep or release the number.
Using a one-time activation with no future checks expected? You’re done.
Using a rental because you love ranked? Keep it active so future codes keep hitting the same inbox.
Players often report that private ranges like this pass basic security checks more reliably than numbers that have popped up on multiple free sites. Nothing is guaranteed. Ubisoft can tweak the rules any time, but you’re making a much smarter bet than “whatever random free number shows up on page three of search results”.
If you play on PC or console but basically live on your phone, the PVAPins Android app makes life easier:
Install it from Google Play.
Log in with the same account you use on the website.
Manage free tests, instant activations, and rentals in one place.
Get push notifications when a Ubisoft OTP lands instead of refreshing a browser tab.
It’s especially convenient if you’re verifying from a console: you don’t have to juggle browsers or alt-tab out of your game. Just peek at your phone, read the code, type it in, and done.

Most Ubisoft phone number verification errors are surprisingly boring when you break them down. They usually fall into a few buckets:
Code not arriving
The country code or number format is off.
Your carrier or spam filters are quietly blocking the text.
The SMS route is under heavy load or is having temporary issues.
“Does not respect security standards.”
The number looks suspicious or comes from a range that’s been abused.
This pops up a lot with shared, recycled numbers from public inbox sites.
“Already in use.”
That number is already linked to a different Ubisoft account.
Very normal when thousands of people have tried to use the same free number.
Before you bin a number, run through this quick sanity check:
Recheck the country code and remove extra leading zeroes.
Retry once without VPN, proxies, or anything that might trip extra security.
Give it a minute; not every SMS is instant, especially cross-border.
Confirm you haven’t accidentally selected the wrong country or mis-typed a digit.
If you’ve done all that and it still fails, the number itself is likely the problem, especially if it’s public or heavily reused. Moving over to a private virtual line that’s unique to you usually fixes those “invisible” issues.
Sometimes the problem isn’t the number at all, it’s the environment:
You live somewhere with flaky international SMS delivery.
Local networks aggressively filter some types of OTP messages.
You’re in a low-signal area or bouncing between towers while roaming.
When that’s the case, trying a tenth SMS attempt isn’t going to help magically. You’re better off:
Switching to email-based 2-Step verification, or
Setting up an authenticator app and using time-based codes
If Ubisoft lets you use email or app-based 2FA for what you’re trying to do, moving away from SMS gives you a more stable setup. You can still keep a PVAPins number attached for backup or game modes that absolutely require a phone, while running your daily logins on email/app.
Across support threads and community posts, a familiar pattern emerges again and again: people solve stubborn verification issues by either dropping public numbers in favor of unique lines or ditching SMS for email or app codes.
You may want to detach the old number from your Ubisoft account. Maybe you’ve lost the SIM, switched carriers, or no longer want that number linked to you.
Here’s the safe, non-chaotic way to do it:
Log in to your Ubisoft Account Management page.
Go to Account Information or Security.
Find the phone number field under your private information.
Click Edit, then either:
Replace your old SIM number with a new one, or
Swap it for a PVAPins virtual number you control.
Confirm the change with your current 2FA method if Ubisoft asks for it.
There’s one golden rule here: don’t strip your account of all 2FA to change numbers. Before you remove anything, make sure:
Email or app-based 2FA is already enabled, and
You still have valid recovery codes stored somewhere safe.
A sturdy security setup for Ubisoft doesn’t have to be fancy:
A unique password stored in a password manager
2-Step verification through email or an authenticator app
A stable number, SIM or virtual, that you don’t constantly churn
Reports on compromised gaming accounts tend to repeat the same story: weak passwords and missing 2FA. Moving to a PVAPins number should reduce your stress, not introduce new ways to get locked out.

Rainbow Six Siege ranked is where things get sweaty, more competition, more cheaters, more smurfs trying to ruin lobbies. To push back, Ubisoft requires a phone number for ranked play in many regions.
The idea is pretty straightforward:
A phone requirement adds friction to rapid-fire throwaway accounts.
It’s harder (not impossible, but more complicated) to cheat, get banned, and instantly reappear.
Tying accounts to numbers raises the cost of bad behavior.
From a player’s point of view, it cannot be enjoyable. From a security point of view, it does help reduce a chunk of the worst abuse in high-stakes playlists.
So the key bit: there’s no legitimate way to “remove” this requirement. There’s no secret setting that says “no more phone for ranked,” and any “bypass” guide you see out there is almost certainly flirting with ToS violations.
What you do control is which number you use.
If you’re staring at the ranked requirement and really don’t want to hand over your everyday mobile number, you’ve got reasonable options that stay on the right side of the rules:
Grab a cheap, dedicated SIM you only use for gaming, or
Use a stable PVAPins rental number that you keep attached long term.
What you shouldn’t do is reuse some free public inbox number that’s already linked to random accounts. Those often:
Fail “security standards” checks quickly.
Have codes visible to anyone watching the inbox.
Give strangers a way to hijack your account.
A rental PVAPin's number behaves more like a dedicated gaming line:
You rent it for a set period and treat it as “the Siege phone.”
You keep it attached to the same Ubisoft account.
You don’t use it for random other things that might flag it as spammy.
There are no guarantees that Ubisoft can change the rules, block specific ranges, or add new checks at any time. But if you aim to play fair and keep your leading SIM private, a private rental line you control is about as clean as it gets.
And to hammer it home: using any number (real or virtual) for cheating, extreme smurfing, or ban evasion is a fast way to lose your account for good.
In the US, the basics don’t change, but the context does. You’ve probably already got a decent smartphone, a primary carrier, and a stream of OTP texts from banks, email, and other apps. Adding one more app to that list can feel like overkill.
A practical US-friendly approach:
Start with email or app-based 2FA
Enable Ubisoft 2-Step verification via email or an authenticator app.
That covers most logins and security prompts without touching SMS.
Use a US PVAPins number when the game insists on a phone.
If Siege-ranked or similar content needs a number, choose a US virtual line from PVAPins.
Attach this to your Ubisoft account instead of your main carrier number.
Top up in USD using familiar options.
Add balance to PVAPins with crypto, cards, or supported wallets.
No need to buy a separate US prepaid SIM or deal with strange plan rules.
Picture a US player who wants to keep ranked unlocked but doesn’t love the idea of connecting Ubisoft to the same number they use for banking, messaging, and work logins. A dedicated US virtual number gives them that separation without extra hardware.
The US remains one of the largest markets for AAA multiplayer games, and 2FA adoption among PC players continues to climb. A layered approach to email/app 2FA, combined with a private verification number, fits perfectly with that trend.
India’s situation is a bit different. SMS can be slow, routed oddly, or blocked by DND rules, and many players are running on a tight budget.
Here’s a sane India-focused setup:
Lean on email or app-based 2FA first
This avoids OTP delays and random DND blocks.
As long as Ubisoft allows email/app verification for what you’re doing, that’s your best first pick.
Use an IN or global PVAPins number when Ubisoft won’t move without a phone.
If Ubisoft hard-requires a number for ranked or a specific check, choose either:
An Indian virtual number, or
A nearby international route that delivers consistently
No extra SIM, no standing in line at a store, no new plan contract.
Pay with cost-aware methods.
Top up your PVAPins balance using Skrill, Payoneer, crypto, or other supported wallets/cards in INR-equivalent amounts.
Start small, see how it works, then scale if you need more.
Think of a student who plays Ubisoft titles after class, has slightly sketchy SMS delivery, and doesn’t want OTPs going to a shared family number. Email/app 2FA, plus a small PVAPins balance for those moments when the game absolutely demands a phone, is a nice, budget-friendly middle ground.
India is one of the fastest-growing markets for PC and console gaming, and much of that growth relies heavily on OTP-based flows. Setting those up in a way that respects both your privacy and your wallet is just thoughtful planning.

Let’s be real: free public SMS sites aren’t totally useless, they’re just not meant for accounts you care about.
They’re fine when you’re:
Testing whether an integration actually sends SMS
Doing a throwaway signup, you’d happily lose.
Checking how a flow works in a non-production environment
But they fall apart for real Ubisoft accounts because:
Every code is publicly visible to anyone watching that number
The exact numbers are recycled and often already tied to banned accounts.
Platforms keep improving their filters and block these ranges more aggressively.
If you value the Ubisoft profile in question, free public numbers should be off the table. They’re for low-risk experiments, not for your primary gaming identity.
For Ubisoft accounts you actually want to keep around, you need more than “hope this random number works”:
A number only you use
Delivery that isn’t throttled or constantly flagged
A clear choice between one-time activations and rentals
That’s precisely what the PVAPins funnel gives you:
Private numbers that aren’t shared with random strangers
Non-public routes tuned for OTP instead of generic spam traffic
A step-by-step path you can move through:
Start with free test numbers to get comfortable with the dashboard.
Use instant one-time activations when you’re ready to verify your Ubisoft account.
Upgrade to a rental if you’re playing regularly, and especially if you’re in ranked modes.
Security researchers and practitioners regularly point out that public inboxes are scraped and monitored, making them a bad idea for any account you want to keep. Paying a little for a private line is basically the difference between “I hope this doesn’t explode” and “this is my actual security plan.”
The technology itself, a virtual number, is neutral. The big question is: what are you using it for?
Generally, using a virtual number is fine if it’s:
Actually, under your control
Used for legitimate verification
Aligned with Ubisoft’s terms of use and your local laws
Where it crosses the line is when people use numbers to:
Dodge or evade bans
Spin up accounts for fraud, harassment, or spam.
Sneak around regional rules or break ToS in other ways.
PVAPins is built for privacy-friendly, convenient verification, not for cheating, smurfing endlessly, or dodging consequences. If you plan to break rules, this isn’t the tool for that.
And to reiterate clearly:
PVAPins is not affiliated with Ubisoft. Please follow each app’s terms and local regulations.
A virtual number is just one part of your security stack. The fundamentals still matter more than anything:
Use a unique password stored in a password manager.
Enable 2-Step verification via email or an authenticator app.
Attach a stable number SIM or a virtual that you don’t rotate every other week.
Keep recovery codes stored offline in a safe place.
Avoid logging in on random shared devices or obviously sketchy networks.
Most account bans and losses in gaming stem from behavior: cheating, sharing accounts, falling for phishing, or reusing credentials everywhere. Virtual numbers help with privacy and convenience, but you still need to play it straight and keep your basics tight.
Which path to take? Here’s a quick mental checklist you can run through in under a minute:
“Do I just need a basic login?”
Yes → Turn on email or app-based 2FA. No phone number required yet.
“Is Ubisoft forcing a phone one time?”
Yes → Use a PVAPins one-time activation to get that single code, then you’re done.
“Do I play ranked or hop between devices a lot?”
Yes → Pick a PVAPins rental number so your account keeps seeing the same stable line.
“Do I want to see how it works before paying much?”
Yes → Experiment with a free number on a low-risk flow and watch the OTP arrive.
If you’re mobile-first or constantly on the move, install the PVAPins Android app so you can:
Buy activations
Manage rentals
Read Ubisoft OTPs right away.
Get notifications instead of polling a website.
Don’t overcomplicate this. Choose the simplest option that feels safe for how often and how competitively you play: email/app only if allowed, then one-time activations, then rentals if you basically live in ranked.
Numbers That Work With Ubisoft:
PVAPins keeps numbers from different countries ready to roll. They work. Here’s a taste of how your inbox would look:
+16478969848 0236 26/06/25 11:26 +573507058754 513361 16/03/25 04:47 +17722696910 89369 25/01/25 11:33 +917900824034 906828 09/02/25 04:36 +524581051547 704367 01/05/25 11:30 +14146296288 9835 05/08/25 08:18 +15202695135 8186 14/04/25 08:15 +212773302324 5178 13/10/25 09:33 +79964500908 202561 37 min ago +919548376996 647920 04/06/25 08:02🌍 Country 📱 Number 📩 Last Message 🕒 Received
Canada
Colombia
USA
India
Mexico
USA
USA
Morocco
Russia
India
In many cases, yes. You can secure your Ubisoft account with email-based verification or an authenticator app, and skip SMS entirely. Some games and modes still require a phone, but that doesn’t have to be your everyday SIM, just a number you control.
For ranked play, yes. Ubisoft uses a phone requirement as an anti-cheat and anti-smurf measure in many regions. You can attach a number you control, including a long-term virtual line, but trying to sidestep the rule completely can violate the game’s terms.
In plenty of flows, you can. Ubisoft is mainly checking that the number can receive SMS reliably and passes basic security filters. Private virtual numbers from providers like PVAPins are usually a better choice than public inboxes, but delivery and acceptance are never 100% guaranteed, and rules can change.
Start with the basics: confirm the country code and formatting, then request a new code and wait a moment. If SMS still doesn’t show up, move to email or app-based 2FA, or switch to a clean private number instead of a recycled public one.
Go to your Ubisoft Account Management page, edit your private info, and update the number field there. Before removing any old number, make sure you’ve got 2FA enabled and your recovery codes stored, so you don’t accidentally lock yourself out.
You can, as long as you saved your recovery codes or can still access your email or authenticator app on another device. If you’ve genuinely lost all access, you’ll need to contact Ubisoft support, verify ownership, and follow their recovery steps.
PVAPins is just a phone number provider, not a cheat or mod. It’s on you to follow Ubisoft’s terms and local regulations, use virtual numbers to protect your privacy and manage OTPs, not to evade bans or abuse the platform.
You don’t have to choose between “no security at all” and “give Ubisoft your main SIM forever. A smarter setup looks more like this:
Lock your account down with 2-Step verification via email or the app.
Bring in a private virtual phone number only when a game truly demands one.
Keep your personal line out of yet another online database.
If you want to keep playing safely without handing over your everyday number, PVAPins gives you a flexible path:
Try free test numbers to see how the flow works.
Use instant one-time activations when you’re ready to pass a real verification.
Stay ranked-ready with stable rental numbers in 200+ countries.
Start tiny: load a small balance, run a single activation, and see how it feels. You can always scale up later. The important part is that your Ubisoft account becomes more secure and more private at the same time, without another plastic SIM card in your drawer.
Compliance note: PVAPins is not affiliated with Ubisoft. Please follow each app’s terms and local regulations.
Get started with PVAPins today and receive SMS online without giving out your real number.
Try Free NumbersGet Private NumberAlex Carter is a digital privacy writer at PVAPins.com, where he breaks down complex topics like secure SMS verification, virtual numbers, and account privacy into clear, easy-to-follow guides. With a background in online security and communication, Alex helps everyday users protect their identity and keep app verifications simple — no personal SIMs required.
He’s big on real-world fixes, privacy insights, and straightforward tutorials that make digital security feel effortless. Whether it’s verifying Telegram, WhatsApp, or Google accounts safely, Alex’s mission is simple: help you stay in control of your online identity — without the tech jargon.
Last updated: December 5, 2025