{"id":14569,"date":"2020-08-13T18:37:05","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T18:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.creativegigs.net\/docly\/docs\/docly-documentation\/content\/cheatsheet\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T09:03:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T09:03:16","slug":"is-phone-verification-required-during-registration","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/docs\/account-faq\/account-registration\/is-phone-verification-required-during-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"Is phone verification required during registration?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14569\" class=\"elementor elementor-14569\" data-elementor-post-type=\"docs\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e4da4c4 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3e4da4c4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c408cdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c408cdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"44\">Introduction<\/strong><\/h2><p>Phone verification is <strong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"276\">not mandatory<\/strong> when creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\">BigCloudy<\/a> account. You can complete registration and access your client area without verifying a phone number. However, adding a verified phone number can enhance account security, simplify recovery, and provide faster communication in case of important updates or issues<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7caf6c08 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7caf6c08\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ef82807 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ef82807\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"601\"><strong>Why Phone Verification Matters<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"676\">Phone verification helps protect your account and BigCloudy\u2019s services by:<\/p><ul data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"1147\"><li data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"829\"><p data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"829\"><strong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"715\">Preventing unauthorized access:<\/strong> Ensures that only the account owner can complete sensitive actions, such as password resets or service changes.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"917\"><p data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"917\"><strong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"853\">Fraud prevention:<\/strong> Helps detect and block suspicious or high-risk registrations.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"917\"><p data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"917\"><strong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"948\">Secure account recovery:<\/strong> Makes it easier to regain access to your account if login credentials are lost.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1147\"><p data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1147\"><strong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1060\">Reliable communication:<\/strong> Ensures you receive notifications about service updates, invoices, or urgent alerts.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d9ea237 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d9ea237\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once you\u2019ve chosen your plan, click the button to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/billing\/register.php\">begin your registration<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f050285 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f050285\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aaa102b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7aaa102b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Situations Where Phone Verification May Be Requested<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-394a3eef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"394a3eef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1311\">While optional for standard registration, phone verification may be requested in the following scenarios:<\/p><ol data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1813\"><li data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1420\"><p data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1420\"><strong data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1357\">High-value or premium service orders:<\/strong> Additional verification ensures transactions are legitimate.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1542\"><p data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1542\"><strong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1464\">Fraud prevention or security checks:<\/strong> For accounts flagged for unusual activity or multiple simultaneous actions.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1671\"><p data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1671\"><strong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1592\">Account recovery or identity confirmation:<\/strong> Helps verify the user\u2019s identity during password resets or account disputes.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1813\"><p data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1813\"><strong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1722\">Billing or compliance-related requirements:<\/strong> Certain services may require phone verification to meet regulatory or internal policies.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f4293cd e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f4293cd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ce780e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ce780e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>How Phone Verification Works<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61e52355 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61e52355\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1990\">If verification is required, you will receive a <strong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1923\">one-time password (OTP)<\/strong> via SMS or automated phone call. Steps to complete verification:<\/p><ol data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2204\"><li data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2036\"><p data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2036\">Enter the OTP on the verification page.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2105\"><p data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2105\">If the OTP is correct, your phone number is verified instantly.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2204\"><p data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2204\">If verification fails, you can request a new OTP or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/billing\/submitticket.php?step=2&amp;deptid=4\">contact BigCloudy support<\/a> for assistance.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48f80a2b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"48f80a2b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73d0332e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73d0332e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Adding or Verifying a Phone Number Later<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2384\">Even if you skip phone verification during registration, you can add or verify a phone number at any time via your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/billing\/login\"><strong data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2381\">Client Area<\/strong>:<\/a><\/p><ol data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2639\"><li data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2424\"><p data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2424\">Log in to your BigCloudy account.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2493\"><p data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2493\">Navigate to <strong data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2460\">Account Settings<\/strong> \u2192 <strong data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2490\">Security \/ Phone Number<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2550\"><p data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2550\">Add your phone number and request OTP verification.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2639\"><p data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2639\">Once verified, your phone number will be linked to your account for added security.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77d0ea7e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"77d0ea7e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-247f6a44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"247f6a44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2687\"><strong>Benefits of Adding a Verified Phone Number<\/strong><\/h2><ul data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2901\"><li data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2731\"><p data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2731\">Faster and more secure account recovery<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2783\"><p data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2783\">Enhanced protection against unauthorized access<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2839\"><p data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2839\">Reliable delivery of critical account notifications<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2901\"><p data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2901\">Better support experience for premium or complex services<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68586b28 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"68586b28\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3abed6f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3abed6f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><p>Phone verification is optional for standard BigCloudy registration but provides an extra layer of security and convenience. For users managing multiple services or high-value transactions, verifying a phone number ensures safer account management and faster resolution of any issues. Even after registration, phone numbers can be added and verified at any time from the Client Area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6384d8c0 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6384d8c0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7166d7aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7166d7aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ae5d8c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8ae5d8c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6463d4da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6463d4da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 id=\"need-help\"><b>Need Help? <\/b><\/h2>\nIf you face any issues updating your nameservers or need further assistance, our support team is always available:\n<ul>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4e7.svg\" alt=\"mail\" \/>\u00a0<b>Email:<\/b>\u00a0support@bigcloudy.com<\/li>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f310.svg\" alt=\"website\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/contact-us\">\u00a0<b>Submit a support ticket<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82f5bb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82f5bb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26155356 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"26155356\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-26155356\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"26155356\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n    <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"is-phone-verification-required-during-registration\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6381\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Is phone verification required during registration?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6381\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"is-phone-verification-required-during-registration\"><p>No. Phone verification is optional. You can register and access your BigCloudy account without verifying a phone number.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"when-is-phone-verification-required\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6382\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">When is phone verification required?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6382\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"when-is-phone-verification-required\"><p>It may be requested for high-value orders, fraud prevention, account recovery, or compliance-related checks.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"how-does-phone-verification-work\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6383\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How does phone verification work?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6383\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"how-does-phone-verification-work\"><p>If verification is required, a <strong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"603\">one-time password (OTP)<\/strong> is sent via SMS or phone call. Entering this code completes the verification process.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"can-i-skip-phone-verification-and-add-it-later\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6384\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can I skip phone verification and add it later?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6384\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-skip-phone-verification-and-add-it-later\"><p>\u00a0Yes. You can add or verify your phone number anytime from your <strong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"823\">Client Area<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"can-i-update-or-change-my-phone-number-later\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6385\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can I update or change my phone number later?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6385\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-update-or-change-my-phone-number-later\"><p>Yes. 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