> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://faq.wanttopay.net/wanttopay-app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://faq.wanttopay.net/wanttopay-app/english/s-chego-nachat/verifikaciya-i-bezopasnost/podtverzhdenie-nomera.md).
# Phone number verification
This is a quick step that helps confirm that the account belongs to you. The verification takes place through Telegram and takes a few minutes.
A verified number helps:
— protect the account from fraud;\
— resolve disputed situations faster;\
— maintain the service's security for all users.
{% hint style="info" %}
**Important!** The number is used only to verify identity. We do not send advertising and do not share data with third parties.
{% endhint %}
### How do I verify my phone number?
1. At the account verification stage, select Verify phone number and press Start.
2. A message about sending the phone number will appear on the screen. Press OK. The phone will be linked automatically — nothing is required from you.
3. If the phone was not verified, click Get code . The verification code will arrive in the bot Verification Codes. If that does not happen, write in [support](https://telegram.me/WantToPaySupportBot).
💡 **We recommend using the method of linking a phone number, as in this case verification is more stable.**
{% columns %}
{% column %}
{% endcolumn %}
{% column %}
{% endcolumn %}
{% column %}
{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}
Almost done! All that remains is to verify your identity and you can proceed to issuing the card. We explain how to do this in [this section](https://faq.wanttopay.net/wanttopay-app/verifikaciya-i-bezopasnost/instrukciya-po-prokhozhdeniyu-kyc).
---
# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.
## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.
Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:
```
GET https://faq.wanttopay.net/wanttopay-app/english/s-chego-nachat/verifikaciya-i-bezopasnost/podtverzhdenie-nomera.md?ask=&goal=
```
`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.
Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.
