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Jul 12, 2024 8:40 AM UTC
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Cant add mobile number to app or online

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

    Matthew T
    Matthew TAnswer
    iD Mobile Employee
    Jul 24, 2024 11:06 AM UTC

    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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    Tyler C
    iD Mobile Employee
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    Jul 9, 2025 11:36 AM UTC

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

     

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    Tyler

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    New Contributor
    Jul 30, 2025 5:09 PM UTC

    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

    iD Mobile Employee
    Jul 30, 2025 5:24 PM UTC

    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’. 

     

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    Anika

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    New Contributor
    Jul 31, 2025 5:29 AM UTC

    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
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    Jul 31, 2025 9:25 AM UTC

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

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    New Contributor
    Oct 30, 2025 12:37 PM UTC

    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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    Oct 30, 2025 12:53 PM UTC

    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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    iD Mobile Employee
    Oct 30, 2025 1:25 PM UTC

    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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    New Contributor
    Oct 31, 2025 6:39 PM UTC

    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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    Oct 31, 2025 9:35 PM UTC

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

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