RIDE SMS Verification

Before you clear the RIDE SMS verification with a virtual number, check which app you are installing: several different companies' apps use the RIDE name.

RIDE is a generic app name used by different companies in different countries; in Ethiopia, for example, a ride-hailing service in Addis Ababa operates under it. We could not confirm which company this RIDE belongs to. Ride and mobility apps typically verify your number with an SMS code at sign-up to keep out fake accounts and to let drivers and riders reach each other.

You pick the country code, enter the virtual number and type the code you receive. This can make sense for travellers who will use a local app during a short trip, or for anyone who would rather not hand their personal number to a new service straight away. Some apps reject virtual numbers, though; if no code arrives, try a different number.

Install the app only from the official store and check the developer name. In ride apps, drivers may call the number on your account, so a short-lived number can make pick-ups harder. If you add a payment card, protect the account with a number and email you will keep for the long term, and never share verification codes.