Twilio Verify is an API that helps businesses confirm user identities using one-time passcodes (OTPs) sent via SMS, voice, email, or push. It simplifies multi-factor authentication and reduces fraud while improving user trust and account security.

Twilio Verify automatically generates and delivers a one-time code to a user’s device, then confirms it when entered. The API manages code expiration, rate limits, and global routing, so you don’t have to handle OTP logic manually.

Twilio Verify supports SMS, voice, email, WhatsApp, and push via the Verify Push SDK. You can choose one or multiple channels depending on your use case and user preference.

The Messaging API sends messages, but Verify adds built-in security, fraud prevention, and compliance logic. It automatically handles token creation, expiration, and verification—saving developers from building that infrastructure themselves.

Yes. Twilio Verify complies with GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other industry standards. It helps businesses meet local authentication and data protection regulations.

Yes. Twilio Verify supports passwordless workflows where a user confirms their identity via an OTP instead of a password. This improves both security and user experience by reducing friction.

Verify includes carrier data validation and phone number intelligence to detect risky numbers and fraudulent activity. Combined with rate limiting and Lookup integration, it helps prevent abuse and SIM swap attempts.

Verify gives you detailed logs on delivery status, verification success rates, and error codes in the Twilio Console and via the Verify API. This data helps you monitor authentication performance and troubleshoot issues quickly.