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Cant add mobile number to app or online

  • July 12, 2024
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I get an error message when adding surname, dob and mobile number online and on the app - is there a fix for this?

Best answer by Matthew T

Hey @daveylivi,

It looks like you already have an iD Mobile app account set up with a different email address, that has linked to your phone number successfully on the 11th April. Are you trying to re-register with a different email? If so, this will be causing the 'details not matched' error. Thanks.

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Matthew T
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  • July 24, 2024

Hey @daveylivi,

It looks like you already have an iD Mobile app account set up with a different email address, that has linked to your phone number successfully on the 11th April. Are you trying to re-register with a different email? If so, this will be causing the 'details not matched' error. Thanks.


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  • September 6, 2024

I have similar problem, I changed my phone and can't add my number to app/online account.

It means, I no have access to my account...


Tom
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  • September 10, 2024

Hi @Skala 

 

What do you mean you changed your phone?

 

You moved an existing SIM to another device?

 

Did you change number?

 

Have you logged into the app/website since May 2024?

 

Tom


  • New Contributor
  • September 10, 2024

I'm sorry I did not specify exactly what is going on…

I had mobile phone where I had IDMobile app. I accidentally damaged the mobile phone so I bought new one.

After installation IDMobile app again on my new mobile I can't upload my mobile number. 


Kash M
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  • September 11, 2024

Hi @Skala,

Did you register for the new app already?

Can you confirm if you are trying to register or login?

You can contact our Live Chat Team for quicker support.

https://www.idmobile.co.uk/live-chat

Kash


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  • September 11, 2024

Yes I did registered. When it comes to type in your number, surname and date of birth I get message, sorry your details don't match our records...


Tom
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  • September 12, 2024

Hi @Skala 

 

We’ll shortly send you a Private Message to your Community account, so we can discuss your issue further. 

 

To access your messages, click your profile picture in the top right hand corner and then click ‘Private Messages’. 

 

Alternatively, if you are currently logged in, you can use the following link: https://community.idmobile.co.uk/inbox/overview  

 

We’ll see you there. 

 

Tom


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  • July 8, 2025

Hi, I have the same issue, don't know how to solve it, I try the live chat, it's the same, don't know the problem, try to call, nothing there for my problem, need it solved please. Thank you 


Tom
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  • July 8, 2025

Hi ​@Doramila 

 

Sorry to hear this, when you input your personal info (Surname, DOB, iD Number), you get an error telling you something there is wrong, correct?

 

Tom


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  • July 9, 2025

Yes 


Tyler C
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  • July 9, 2025

Hey there ​@Doramila, we’ll shortly send you a Private Message to your Community account so we can discuss your issue further.

 

To access your messages, click your profile picture in the top right hand corner and then click ‘Private Messages’.

 

Alternatively, if you are currently logged in, you can use the following link:

 

https://community.idmobile.co.uk/inbox/overview

 

Please note, this isn’t an instant messaging service, and we’ll get back to you ASAP. Please contact our live-chat if you require instantaneous responses.

 

Thanks,

Tyler


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  • July 30, 2025

Hi 

I've got the same problem. when I input my personal info (Surname, DOB, iD Number), i get an error telling me something there is wrong.

I registered the SIM card months ago, but I don't remember including DOB.

Any help would be great

Ian


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  • July 30, 2025

Hi ​@idavies52 

 

We’ll shortly send you a Private Message to your Community account, so we can discuss your issue further. 

 

To access your messages, click your profile picture in the top right hand corner and then click ‘Private Messages’. 

 

Alternatively, if you are currently logged in, you can use the following link: https://community.idmobile.co.uk/inbox/overview  

 

We’ll see you there. 

 

Anika


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  • July 31, 2025

Hi ​@idavies52 

 

We’ll shortly send you a Private Message to your Community account, so we can discuss your issue further. 

 

To access your messages, click your profile picture in the top right hand corner and then click ‘Private Messages’. 

 

Alternatively, if you are currently logged in, you can use the following link: https://community.idmobile.co.uk/inbox/overview  

 

We’ll see you there. 

 

Anika

Thanks Anika

All sorted now. 


Siân W
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  • July 31, 2025

Glad to hear this ​@idavies52 , thanks for letting us know!


  • New Contributor
  • October 30, 2025

Hi All,

I have changed to an eSIM account for my grandsons A16 iPad, while the data works without issue,I am now unable to receive a text confirmation to allow access to the app or online?

can anyone advise please


WelshPaul
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  • October 30, 2025

iD Mobile plans are for use with phones ​@Paul D 1971, not tablets. An iPad cannot receive SMS messages via cellular so you have to install the eSIM on a phone first, request the code and then install the eSIM back on the iPad.


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  • October 30, 2025

Hi ​@Paul D 1971 
 

As ​@WelshPaul mentioned, you will need to insert a SIM card in a mobile phone so you can get the text as iPad cannot receive texts messages.

You can contact the live chat on: https://www.idmobile.co.uk/live-chat for assistance in getting another eSIM or physical SIM card.

 

Michael Z


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  • October 31, 2025

Hi,

 

Thanks for the reply, I note the requirement for a physical sim to set-up but unfortunately the iPad only uses a digital sim now and as you note cannot accept texts.

Unless I was issued a duplicate sim it is not practical, surely a secure email should allow access to the app


WelshPaul
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  • October 31, 2025

That’s what you need to do regardless of whether it’s practical.


Catherine Ruth
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  • November 15, 2025

I have the same problem but can't see any answers


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  • November 15, 2025

Hi ​@Catherine Ruth ,

 

Please reach out to us on here via Facebook or Instagram, Live Chat, our Community page, or by emailing socialqueries@idmobile.co.uk with the details. Our team will be happy to assist and make things right when you need us.
 
Thanks again for your patience.

 

Lamiya 
iD Mobile Social Media Team