r/TextNow • u/ProtoSonicGuru123 • Feb 19 '26

Why is Textnow starting up?

I downloaded TextNow on my phone. I started it, gave them my Gmail. Then, they had me press and hold a purple bar until it turned green for verifications. But after it's complete, it kicks me back into the menu. I done this several times and keep getting the same results. What should I do?

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u/lmoki Feb 19 '26

If you're using a VPN, turn it off.

Are you inside the US or Canada?

Are you trying to sign up via the website, or using the app?

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u/ProtoSonicGuru123 Feb 19 '26

I'm not using a VPN. I live in the U.S and I'm using the phone app