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        • Why is my call showing up as failed?
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        • Call Quality Troubleshooting Guide
        • My caller ID name (CNAM) is not working
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        • Troubleshooting echoing call audio
        • Troubleshooting delayed call audio
        • Troubleshooting choppy or robotic sounding call audio
        • Troubleshooting one-way call audio
      • Troubleshooting Messages
        • Outbound messages are not delivering
        • Outbound messages are not delivering, but showing as delivered
        • I'm not receiving text messages on my LimePhone number
        • Preventing your messages from being filtered as spam
        • File size limits and picture quality for picture messaging (MMS)
      • Other Troubleshooting
        • What you can do if you're receiving spam calls
        • I'm not receiving verification codes on LimePhone
        • I’m receiving the error “Could not establish a connection. Try again momentarily.”
        • I’m not receiving push notifications
      • Support
        • Reaching out to Support
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  1. Troubleshooting
  2. Troubleshooting + Support
  3. Troubleshooting Messages

I'm not receiving text messages on my LimePhone number

If you're experiencing difficulties with receiving text messages on your LimePhone number, there are a few factors to consider and steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

  1. Verification Messages: Some services and platforms do not allow virtual numbers, such as LimePhone numbers, to be used for verification purposes due to security concerns. If you are expecting a text message for verification and it doesn't arrive, it's possible that the service you're trying to verify with doesn't accept virtual numbers.

  2. Short Codes: If you're unable to receive text messages from a company or service that uses short codes, it's likely that the issue is related to their specific setup. Short codes are special telephone numbers that are used for sending mass text messages or two-way communication. Virtual numbers like LimePhone may not be compatible with all short code services. In such cases, you won't be able to receive texts from those specific services.

  3. Recently Ported Number: If you recently ported your number to LimePhone, it's possible that there could be a delay in SMS functionality for 24-48 hours after the port is complete. If you're still experiencing issues with receiving texts after the initial porting period, you can submit a request to LimePhone's support team. They will escalate the matter to the porting team for further investigation.

If the above steps don't address your issue, or if you're facing a different problem with receiving text messages on your LimePhone number, it's best to reach out to LimePhone's support team by submitting a request. They will assist you in resolving the issue and provide you with further guidance.

When submitting a request, provide specific details about the problem, including the nature of the issue, any error messages received, and relevant dates and times. This will help the support team understand and address the problem more effectively.

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