Verification code expired or invalid? Why it happens
In short
- Codes expire fast: 15 minutes at Netflix and eBay, 10 minutes at Autodesk.
- Asking for a new code usually cancels the old one, so use the most recent.
- Badoo suggests typing the code in by hand rather than pasting it.
A code can be right and still be refused: it’s too old, or it’s been replaced by a newer one.
How long codes last
- Netflix: 15 minutes from when you ask.
- eBay: 15 minutes.
- Autodesk: 10 minutes.
- Badoo: codes expire quickly, so use them straight away.
Use the newest code
Netflix says that if you asked more than once, use the most recent code; earlier ones stop working. Lyft suggests re-entering your number for a fresh code if one may have expired.
Type it in
Badoo suggests typing the code by hand rather than pasting it, which avoids stray spaces or characters.
If a new code doesn’t come
Ask once, then wait a minute or two. See how long codes take, and “too many attempts” if the app pauses sending.
Common questions
How long does a verification code last?
It depends on the app: Netflix and eBay give 15 minutes, Autodesk 10, and Badoo says its codes expire quickly.
Why was my correct code rejected?
It may have expired, or been replaced by a newer code. Use the most recent one.
Should I paste or type the code?
Badoo suggests typing it in by hand, which avoids stray spaces or characters.