How to Verify Your Rumble Account, Fix Phone Verification, and Start Getting Paid
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Quick Answer
If you're struggling to verify your Rumble account or wondering why you're not getting paid, the solution is usually simple. During my testing, I found that using the Rumble website instead of the app and verifying with a U.S. virtual phone number solved the phone verification issue.
Why I Made This Follow-Up Guide
In my previous article and youtube video where i introduced you to Rumble, a platform where you can upload videos and start earning without needing 1,000 subscribers or 4,000 watch hours first.
After publishing that guide, I noticed that many people were asking the same questions in the comments.
The four most common questions were:
How do I verify my phone number?
How does the payment method work?
What's the difference between a profile and a channel?
Why have I uploaded videos but I'm still not earning any money?
Let's answer each one.
How to Verify Your Rumble Account
You can use Rumble through either the mobile app or the website.
However, for phone number verification, I recommend using the Rumble website.
Once you're logged in:
Click your profile.
Select Account Settings.
Open the Verification section.
Once your account has been verified, you'll see your account status marked as Verified.
Verification allows you to:
Upload videos
Go live
Cash out your earnings
Leave comments
Like and vote on videos
What to Do If Phone Verification Doesn't Work
This was the biggest problem many people experienced.
I also faced the same issue.
If your local phone number doesn't receive the verification code, one solution is to use a U.S. virtual phone number.
The application I used was Numero eSIM.
After installing it, I selected a United States mobile number, completed the purchase, copied the virtual number into Rumble, requested the verification code, and entered the code when it arrived.
That solved the verification problem for me.
If your local number works, then there's no need to use a virtual number.
How Rumble Pays Creators
Another common question was about payments.
At the moment, Rumble pays creators through PayPal.
To connect your PayPal account:
Open Settings.
Scroll down to the Payment Type section.
Select PayPal.
Enter the email address connected to your PayPal account.
If PayPal isn't available in your country, you may need to use a PayPal account created in a supported country, provided you comply with PayPal's terms and your local regulations.
Profile vs Channel: What's the Difference?
Many people asked whether they should upload videos to their profile or create a channel.
When you first create a Rumble account, you automatically have a profile.
A channel is simply a more professional way to organize your content.
Creating one is easy.
Go to Channels, click Create Channel, choose your channel name, write a description, add your social media links if you want, and save it.
Whether you upload to your profile or your channel, the earning system works the same.
The main difference is presentation.
Personally, I think using a channel looks more professional.
Why Aren't You Making Money Yet?
Another question I received was:
"I've uploaded videos, but I'm not earning anything."
The answer is simple.
Uploading a video doesn't automatically generate revenue.
You still need people to watch it.
Views are what generate earnings.
The difference between Rumble and YouTube is that Rumble doesn't require you to reach 1,000 subscribers or 4,000 watch hours before you become eligible to earn.
Instead, your earnings depend on how your videos perform.
For example, during my testing, I accumulated over 5,300 views and earned around $1.40.
While YouTube might pay differently for the same number of views, Rumble's advantage is that you can begin earning without first meeting YouTube's monetization thresholds.
Why Your Earnings May Look Incorrect
Some creators also noticed that the earnings displayed at the top of the dashboard didn't match the earnings shown inside Analytics.
I experienced this as well.
In my case, the Analytics section updated faster than the summary displayed at the top of the dashboard.
So if your earnings seem stuck, scroll down to your Analytics before assuming nothing has changed.
Final Thoughts
Most of the problems people experienced after joining Rumble were actually easy to solve.
If you're unable to verify your account, try completing the process through the website instead of the app.
If your phone number isn't accepted, a virtual U.S. phone number may help.
If you're not earning money yet, remember that earnings come from views, not simply uploading videos.
As you continue publishing content and growing your audience, your earnings should begin to increase.