Recovery phone setup

Add a backup phone number to access your account. It takes less than a minute to set up and ensures uninterrupted access to your Uber account.

What is a recovery phone number?

A recovery phone number is a secure phone number you can add to your account to verify your identity and help you regain access if you forget your password or lose your device.

Why add a recovery phone number?

Adding a recovery phone number helps you: * Enhance account security: provides an extra layer of protection * User-friendly: a simple and familiar method for most users, and allows easy account recovery

How do I set up my recovery phone number?

1. Go to https://account.uber.com/security
2. Select Recovery phone
3. Add/update your recovery phone number
4. You will receive a verification code via SMS/text message. Enter the code to verify your number

FAQ

What types of Phone Numbers can I use?

You can use most mobile numbers capable of receiving SMS/Text messages.

Can I use one Phone Number as a Recovery Phone number for multiple Uber accounts?

No, a mobile number can only be a recovery phone number for one account. However, a mobile number can be the primary number on one account and the recovery number on another.

How do I remove my Recovery Phone Number?

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