GOV.UK Design System Confirm a phone number pattern
Documents confirming access to a mobile phone with a text-message security code, one-time-code autocomplete, numeric input mode, familiar code formatting, 15-minute expiry, expired-code recovery, request-new-code routes, change-number recovery during account creation, no-phone access support during sign-in, and technical controls such as delay after repeated incorrect entries.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confirm phone | Choose confirm phone when the product must prove that the user can receive a time-limited text-message or voice code at an already captured number. | The confirmation page states why phone access is required, what channel was used, and what phone number is being confirmed when disclosure is safe. | GOV.UK supports text-message security codes, one-time-code autocomplete, numeric input, familiar formatting, 15-minute expiry, new-code request, change-number recovery, no-phone support, and repeated-failure controls. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Confirm phone vs phone number entry vs confirm email vs two-factor authentication
GOV.UK supports text-message security codes, one-time-code autocomplete, numeric input, familiar code formatting, 15-minute expiry, expired-code handling, new-code request, and change-number or no-phone support paths.
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