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GroupMe | SMS messaging
A feature that allows users in the U.S. to participate in GroupMe chats via standard text messages, without needing the app or internet access.
Hello, thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.
Did you check whether your phone is blocking texts from unknown numbers?
Please check your phone’s message settings to see whether the number has been added to a blocked list. If it has, try removing it from the list.
If you are still having issues, try connecting your device to another Wi-Fi network, such as a mobile hotspot, and see whether you receive the verification code. Sometimes, the block may be tied to the specific Wi-Fi network you are connected to.
You can also open an incognito tab, sign in to the website, and check whether you can complete the sign-in process.
Meanwhile, make sure the phone number you are trying to use is not one of the following:
- A VoIP number
- A landline
- A toll-free number
- A premium-rate number
- A universal access number (UAN)
These types of numbers are not supported when registering or logging in to a GroupMe account. Please also ensure that the phone number belongs to you and can send and receive SMS messages.