Next step
Complete the four checks first
Start by checking the address spelling—don't resend immediately. Your inbox polls automatically, but you can also refresh it once manually.
Back to inboxFour quick checks
Your verification code hasn't arrived? Find out where it's stuck.
Repeatedly clicking resend may trigger rate limits. Check the address, wait time, delivery status, and site policy in order to find the cause faster.
What causes common delays?
Sender queue
A site's “sent” status only means the request entered its email system. During busy periods, a verification code may take several minutes to arrive; repeated resends can mix up old and new codes.
Address entry error
One extra character, a space copied with the address, or an old address left on the page can send the email elsewhere. Recheck the complete address shown at the top of your inbox.
Temporary domain policy
Some platforms actively reject disposable email addresses. This isn't a refresh problem; for services you need to recover long term, don't try to bypass their restrictions.
Expiration and switching addresses
After you switch addresses, later messages sent to the old address won't reach the new inbox. Finish handling any pending verification code before deciding to switch.
Recommended order:Check the address → wait two minutes → refresh manually → resend only once → review the sender's message. If it still fails, switch addresses or use a long-term email.