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Phone Number Verification

Shifton requires phone number verification to send employee invitations and receive SMS notifications. If your number is not verified, you will see: “Please confirm your phone number to be able to send invitations.”

Who Needs This?

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Administrators
mdash; must verify their number before sending invitations
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Employees
mdash; can verify on their own after logging into Shifton

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Open Your Profile

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Click your name in the upper right corner → My profile.

Step 2: Verify Your Phone Number

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On the General tab, find the Phone number field.
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If the number is not verified, click the verification prompt.
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An SMS with a code will be sent to your number.

Step 3: Enter the Code

Enter the code in the corresponding field and click Confirm.

Resending the Code

If the SMS did not arrive, wait at least 30 seconds (there is a delay between requests) and check that the number and country code are correct.

Limitation: No more than 5 SMS codes can be requested for one number. If the limit is reached, contact support — the number can be verified manually.

Changing Your Phone Number

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Open My profile → click the edit icon next to the number.
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Enter the new number with the country code.
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Save and verify via SMS.

Each number must be unique — the same number cannot be used for two accounts.

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FAQ

Q: I see “Please confirm your phone number” — what should I do?
A: Click the profile icon → My profile → verify the number via SMS code.

Q: I’m not receiving the SMS code.
A: Check the number and country code. Wait a few minutes. If the code doesn’t arrive, contact support.

Q: Can I use the same number for a manager and an employee?
A: No. Each user must have a unique number.

Q: I’ve exhausted the SMS limit.
A: Contact support — the number will be verified manually without SMS.

Q: Why is phone verification needed?
A: Without a verified number, you cannot send employee invitations or receive SMS notifications.

Q: Can I add a phone number later, not during registration?
A: The number is required during registration. You can change it in My profile → edit icon next to the phone field.

Q: How long do I need to wait between code requests?
A: At least 30 seconds between repeated SMS code requests.

Q: The code arrived but the system won’t accept it.
A: Make sure you enter the code without spaces. Codes are valid for a limited time — request a new one if more than 5 minutes have passed.

Q: I’m getting an error “Phone number already in use”.
A: This number is already registered to another account. Each number must be unique. Use a different number or contact support.

Q: Is phone verification mandatory for employees?
A: Not mandatory, but recommended. Without a verified number, the employee will not receive SMS notifications about shifts.

Q: How can a manager check if their number is verified?
A: In My profile, a verified number is displayed without a warning. An unverified one shows a “Please confirm” prompt.

Q: Can I use a company work number instead of a personal one?
A: Technically possible if that number receives SMS. But one number = one account; shared use is not supported.

Q: Do I need to re-verify the phone when changing the number?
A: Yes. After changing the number, a new SMS verification will be required.

Q: What if my number has changed and the old one is no longer available?
A: Contact support — specialists will update the number manually.

Q: Does phone verification affect schedule functionality?
A: No. The schedule works independently. However, without the owner’s verified number, employee invitations cannot be sent.

Q: Can two employees use the same phone for SMS notifications?
A: No. Each account requires a unique phone number.