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# SMS Verification for App Creation

- Can I create an App Engine application without an SMS verification code? Or without a mobile phone?
- How many accounts can I sign up for with my mobile phone?
- How do I know if my phone can receive messages?
- Will it cost me money to receive the SMS message?
- How long will it take to receive the SMS message containing my verification code?
- Is my mobile phone carrier able to receive SMS messages from Google?
- What can I do if for any reason I'm unable to receive an SMS message?
- What will Google do with my mobile phone number?
- Carriers currently experiencing issues

## Can I create an App Engine application without an SMS verification code? Or without a mobile phone?

For now, you'll need a special code to create your first Google App Engine application. Currently, we're only sending these codes via SMS messages to mobile phones, so you'll need a mobile phone with SMS (or "Text Messages") capabilities (most phones have this) to create an application. You can verify your account by signing into the Administration Console.

## How many accounts can I sign up for with my mobile phone?

You may only sign up for one Google App Engine account per mobile phone number.

## How do I know if my phone can receive messages?

Most phones are able to receive SMS messages. In some cases, a special data service plan may be required. To ensure that your phone can receive messages, you'll need to check with your mobile service provider. Or you can also simply try sending an invitation code.

## Will it cost me money to receive the SMS message?

Your mobile service provider may charge you for the SMS messages you receive. See your mobile service plan for details.

## How long will it take to receive the SMS message containing my verification code?

SMS messages typically arrive within seconds or minutes, though some messages may arrive hours later.

## Is my mobile phone carrier able to receive SMS messages from Google?

If you would like to know if your mobile phone carrier supports the Google App Engine SMS system, see the list of supported mobile providers. If your carrier is not on the list, you may still be able to receive an SMS message with your Google App Engine verification code. If you do not receive the SMS message, please fill out our SMS issues form.

## What can I do if for any reason I'm unable to receive an SMS message?

If you are experiencing issues receiving an SMS from Google, please fill out the SMS issues form here.

## What will Google do with my mobile phone number?

We will use your phone number to send an invitation code in a SMS message to your phone. In accordance with the Google Privacy Policy, we will not use your phone number in any other way.

## Carriers currently experiencing issues

We are currently experiencing issues sending SMS messages to the following carriers:

- Japan - DoCoMo
- Japan - KDDI

If you are unable to receive an SMS message with your verification code, please fill out our SMS issues form.