Mercado Libre verification code: SMS, WhatsApp or call
In short
- Mercado Libre sends a 6-digit code by SMS, WhatsApp or phone call; if one doesn’t come, try another.
- If no method works, choose “No puedo iniciar sesión” and confirm your identity with your ID document.
- Email codes can go missing if the inbox is full: check it has space.
Mercado Libre uses your mobile number as a way to check it’s you, with a 6-digit code.
Three ways to get the code
You can choose SMS, WhatsApp or a phone call. If the text doesn’t arrive, try WhatsApp or the call. See codes by WhatsApp.
If no method works
Choose “No puedo iniciar sesión” (I can’t log in), then confirm your identity with your ID document, in a well-lit place.
Email codes
If the code goes by email, check the inbox has space. You can change the email under Seguridad, then Métodos de verificación.
Using a one-time number
A number from ReserveSMS receives texts only, so choose SMS. It can’t receive codes after its 20-minute window, so for an account you’ll buy or sell with, use a number you keep. Get a number for Mercado Libre.
Common questions
How does Mercado Libre send its code?
As a 6-digit code by SMS, WhatsApp or phone call, whichever you choose.
What if no verification method works on Mercado Libre?
Choose “No puedo iniciar sesión” and confirm your identity with your ID document.
Why didn’t Mercado Libre’s email code arrive?
Check the inbox has space and look in spam. You can change the email under Seguridad, Métodos de verificación.