SMS verification codes for safer accounts

Orbis Verify sends one-time passcodes by text to confirm that a person really controls the phone number they gave you. SMS OTP uses your standard SMS credits.

What SMS verification is for

A one-time passcode adds a check that is hard for a fraudster to fake: the code goes to a phone the genuine customer holds. Businesses use it to confirm new sign-ups, add a second step at login, approve password resets and double-check sensitive changes such as updating bank details or delivery addresses. It reduces fake accounts and account takeover without asking customers to download anything.

Credit-based and simple

Verification messages through Orbis Verify use the same SMS credits as your other texts, unless special routing is required for your use case. There is no separate subscription. If you expect very high volumes, talk to us about your needs.

Writing a good verification message

Keep verification texts short and unambiguous. Lead with your business name, show the code clearly, say how long it is valid and remind people never to share it. Never include links in a code message, as that pattern is widely copied by phishing scams. Orbis Verify must only be used for genuine authentication and fraud reduction, never for impersonation or deceptive messages.

At a glance

  • Confirm phone numbers at sign-up
  • Add a second step to logins
  • Protect password resets and account changes
  • Uses your standard SMS credits
  • No app for customers to install
Put it to work

Use cases for otp & verification

Questions

Frequently asked questions

SMS OTP messages use your normal SMS bundle credits, so the cost is the same as a standard text unless special routing is needed. There is no separate monthly fee.
SMS codes are a practical, widely understood extra layer that greatly reduces casual account abuse. For very high-risk actions, many businesses combine SMS with other checks. Keep codes short-lived, limit retries and never ask customers to share their code with staff.
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