Apple ID Safety Check: How to Complete Re-Verification in 10 Minutes
The "Your account requires additional verification" message can surprise even experienced Apple users. Since 2025, Apple has been more aggressively applying the Safety Check protocol when detecting suspicious activity: logins from new devices, frequent IP changes, or large purchase volumes. Here's how to buy a virtual number for Apple and complete Apple ID re-verification faster than it takes to boil water. Average code delivery time: 7-9 seconds, with 99.8% activation success rate via GrizzlySMS.
Why Safety Check Gets Triggered
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Suspicious login from another country after long inactivity
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Too many App Store transactions in short time
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Mass use of one number for multiple Apple IDs
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Changing payment details without verified device
While Apple aims to protect users, for legitimate owners this becomes bureaucratic hassle. Let's see how to bypass it without visiting a service center.
Step-by-Step Solution with GrizzlySMS
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Visit GrizzlySMS and switch interface to English
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Select Apple → "Apple ID / iCloud" from services list
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Choose preferred country (recommend matching account region)
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Click "Get Number" and copy it
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On your device go: "Settings → Apple ID → Security → Safety Check"
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Enter rented number, click "Send Code"
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Copy SMS from GrizzlySMS dashboard; code arrives in 5-10 sec
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Complete verification - account reactivated
After verification, you can remove the number or keep it for future confirmations. Buying a virtual number for Apple is easier than finding contacts in specific countries.
Common Mistakes
Users often:
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Keep old SIM offline - Apple can't deliver SMS
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Reuse same number across regions - system flags as fraud
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Use VoIP providers on Apple's blacklist
FAQ
How many numbers does Apple allow per account?
One active number. But you can replace it anytime by confirming the code.
Can I use a number from another country?
Yes, though Apple may request payment method confirmation. Choose region with valid card.
Is it safe to store the number in profile?
GrizzlySMS numbers are temporary; SMS auto-delete after session. You can extend rental.
What if SMS doesn't arrive within 15 sec?
Check internet and retry. If fails again, get number from different country.
Where to buy cheapest virtual number for Apple?
GrizzlySMS prices are ~30% lower than physical SIMs, plus no shipping costs.
Case Study
A Tel Aviv startup redeployed 50+ test accounts. Using virtual numbers, Safety Check completed in 8-9 sec, reducing deployment time by 40%.
Conclusion
Safety Check re-verification isn't the end. Just buy a virtual number for Apple via GrizzlySMS, and Apple ID confirmation takes minutes. 99.8% codes deliver within 10 seconds.