[账号管理] How do I complete phone verification for an OpenAI Platform API key?

Understanding FAQs About Phone Verification for API Key Generation


When generating an initial API key on platform.openai.com, phone verification is required. Subsequent API key generation does not require verification again.

Why do I need to provide a phone number to generate the first API key?
When generating the first API key on platform.openai.com, you need to provide a phone number for security reasons. This helps verify the account and ensure the platform’s security. Rest assured that the phone number is used only for verification and not for other purposes, and your privacy will be strictly protected.

Can I use a premium number, landline, Google Voice, or other VoIP phone number?
Landlines, VoIP, Google Voice, and premium numbers are not supported. These number types are often associated with a higher risk of fraud or abuse. Therefore, phone verification can only be completed with a mobile phone number.

Why haven’t I received the SMS verification code?
The system may have temporarily blocked the number due to too many verification attempts or an issue during the first request. Please wait a few hours and try again, make sure your mobile signal is normal, and confirm that you are not using any SMS blocking apps.

What should I do if I encounter the error “Suspicious behavior detected on a number similar to yours”?
This is because the system has detected abnormal activity or patterns on numbers similar to the one you used. This security measure is intended to prevent potential fraud or abuse and ensure account security.

How many times can the same phone number be used for initial API key generation for OpenAI accounts?
The same number can be used for initial API key generation for up to 3 OpenAI accounts. Deleting an OpenAI account will not release the number’s usage limit, and this limit cannot be bypassed.

How can I resolve the error “Unable to register because of ‘unsupported country’”?
You may have used a phone number from a country or region that the platform does not support to complete phone verification for initial API key generation. Please check the list of supported countries and regions.

Which countries support WhatsApp phone verification?
In some countries, phone verification can be completed via WhatsApp instead of SMS. As of September 27, 2023, supported countries include India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Ukraine, Malaysia, and Turkey.

What does the phone verification interface look like?
The default dropdown menu is set to the United States. After selecting a country that supports WhatsApp verification, such as India, an option will appear to choose “Yes” to receive the verification code via WhatsApp.