Reviewed on: March 30,2026
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I Signed Up for InmateAid Discount Calls But Did Not Receive My Phone Number

How does inmate+AID work? I added my account information, but did not receive an email or text with the phone number, and do not see it in the Account Dashboard either.

Once you complete your purchase, your new phone number is delivered by both text message and email, and is also placed automatically in your Account Dashboard
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer December 12,2025 · InmateAid Website questions
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Once you complete your purchase, your new phone number is delivered by both text message and email, and is also placed automatically in your Account Dashboard under your phone lines section.

If you have not received it yet, here is what to check first.

Look in your spam or junk folder. Automated emails from new services sometimes get filtered before reaching your inbox. If the email is there, marking it as not spam will prevent it from happening again.

Check that the mobile number and email address entered during signup are correct. A small typo during registration is the most common reason people miss their delivery notification.

Processing is usually completed within one hour of purchase and never takes more than a couple of hours. If you have waited longer than two hours and checked both your spam folder and Account Dashboard without finding your number, contact InmateAid directly through the contact page and the team will resolve it promptly.

Your number is there. It just needs to find its way to you.

Accepted Answer Date Created: December 12,2025
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed March 2026.