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Can't get a login code

alanterr
3: Seeker
3: Seeker

I need to login to myvodafone to change some settings, but I can't get a code. Every time I ask for a security code , there is a long delay before anything comes through and then when it does the message just says 'minutes' !  I get my codes through my landline as there is no mobile signal at home so I can't get it through the mobile. The online chat isn't working and they don't answer the phone, so I'm hoping someone here might be able to help.

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Do they actually read this forum? I've never had a reply from Voafone on here.

Probably not - but perhaps they should - just a thought.  As they have no other means of communication...

GemmaP
Moderator (Retired)
Moderator (Retired)

Hey @alanterr @mngerhold 

As Pay As You Go accounts are often unregistered, a security code to the mobile is the only thing that protects your account against fraudulent activity.

If you're struggling to receive a code, e.g you've lost the SIM or the network is down, you can message us on Social and we can ask some security questions instead.

If we can pass security that way, we'll be able to send a new SIM out so you can receive the code. We can also see if there's any other issues with your account or the network 😊

I'm sure you are trying but really?  Account specific queries vai that link require either twitter or FB, neither of which I use.  Alternative is Live Chat - every time I have tried that, I've been told no-one is available.  This really is hopeless.  I'll try again on LC...

... Live Chat: means spinning circle thing apparently.

well, 95 minutes of on-line chat later, my account is finally accessible.  During that time, several text messages were sent to my phone, and luckily there was enough signal for them to get through.  If that had not been the case, I would still be locked out.  I did comment to the 'chatter' that landline security codes were broken, and it was suggested the fault lay at my end (Caller ID not on, perhaps) - but it certainly works OK for MS, Google and HMRC, so what Vodafone are doing I have no idea.  I have dicded not to test the security code thing for a while...

if only one could edit typos after sending

WelshPaul
16: Advanced member
16: Advanced member

@GemmaP wrote:

Hey @alanterr @mngerhold 

As Pay As You Go accounts are often unregistered, a security code to the mobile is the only thing that protects your account against fraudulent activity.

If you're struggling to receive a code, e.g you've lost the SIM or the network is down, you can message us on Social and we can ask some security questions instead.

If we can pass security that way, we'll be able to send a new SIM out so you can receive the code. We can also see if there's any other issues with your account or the network 😊


Why don't you try fixing things instead of trying to come up with constant work arounds every-time there is an issue with your website?

 

This issue isn't present when choosing your Vodafone number as the selected number to receive the code, it only happens when you choose one of your other "non vodafone" numbers e.g. landline.

 

There are times I want to access my vodafone account when I don't have my mobile to hand but I do have a DECT phone near me, so I choose my landline to receive the code. This has always worked up until about 3-4 weeks ago! What happens to all the pay monthly customers that switch networks or close their accounts? How do they gain access to their accounts to view their final bills etc? 

If only there were some way to pass technical comments to them - its as if they don't know about the issue.  We probably have to wait until someone important inside Vodafone has the issue.  My account may now be accessible, but it cost me a lot of time, and Vodafone some manhours that could not be used to solve other issues.

WelshPaul
16: Advanced member
16: Advanced member

This issue has finally been fixed!

I can now receive my security code once more on my secondary number which is a landline that uses BT Text to receive text messages.