Ubisoft 2-step verification and phone numbers: what to know
In short
- Ubisoft’s 2-step verification uses an authenticator app or email, not texts.
- Ubisoft may ask for a phone number for account recovery.
- Rainbow Six Siege on PC needs 2-step verification on before you can play Ranked; save the backup codes.
Ubisoft protects accounts with 2-step verification, and some games need it turned on.
How it works
Ubisoft’s 2-step verification sends codes by email or uses an authenticator app. It may also ask for a phone number to help you recover the account.
Rainbow Six Siege
On PC, Rainbow Six Siege needs 2-step verification on before you can play Ranked.
Save your backup codes
Ubisoft gives you backup codes when you turn 2-step verification on. Keep them: you need them if you lose your authenticator. See backup and recovery codes.
Using a one-time number
A number from ReserveSMS receives codes for 20 minutes only, so it can’t help you recover the account later. Rely on the authenticator app and backup codes instead. Get a number for Ubisoft.
Common questions
Does Ubisoft send 2-step codes by text?
Ubisoft’s 2-step verification uses an authenticator app or email.
Why does Ubisoft want my phone number?
It may ask for one to help you recover the account.
Do I need 2-step verification for Rainbow Six Siege?
On PC, yes, before you can play Ranked.