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Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 7:11 PM

never get text message with code to verify mobile number

I've tried everything I've seen saying how to fix it. Still don't get a text message.

The 'direct message' doesn't work - the paper/pencil to start a message isn't clickable.

The AI chat thing is a joke.

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Official Employee

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5 hours ago

Thank you for reaching out to our team. I will be happy to take a look at any issue with your service. Does the 

 https://forums.xfinity.com/direct-messaging link work for sending a direct message?

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... the paper/pencil to start a message isn't clickable. ...

In your Forum user Profile Settings, is "Opt Out from Direct Messaging" checked? If it is, clear it, and click Save.

You'd think employees would know these things.

Visitor

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Wow. Thank you. That worked to send a message, but it expects me to enter the name of a person when I'm trying to contact a human customer service agent. I don't have a name.

Still not getting the text message with the code to verify my mobile #.

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I am glad that link will work for you. 

The "To:" line prompts you to "Type the name of a person". Instead, type "Xfinity Support" there. And you will be routed to an agent here. 

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5 hours ago

...  it expects me to enter the name of a person ...

To send a private Direct Message ("DM") to Xfinity Support from any forums.xfinity.com page:

  • Click "Sign In" if that prompt is visible  

  • Click the "Direct Messaging" icon above or https://forums.xfinity.com/direct-messaging  

  • On the DM page click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon  

  • The "To:" line prompts you to "Type the name of a person" but don't do that. It won't work.

      Instead, type Xfinity Support there. As you are typing a drop-down list appears.

  • Select "Xfinity Support" from the list. An "Xfinity Support" graphic replaces the "To:" line.

  • Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window

  • Press Enter or tap the > icon to send it

See https://forums.xfinity.com/conversations/email/cant-create-a-new-email-address/605e52b726aa974d63032d02?commentId=606107ea738c7f46a02b830e for an example.

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