Posted on 09/11/26 01:53 pm
Nextdoor checks that you live in a neighbourhood. One way is a postcard with a code mailed to your address; others can include a phone check where available.
| Method | How it works |
|---|---|
| Postcard | A card with a code is mailed to your address; you enter it in the app |
| Phone | Where offered, a check linked to a phone billed at your address |
| Invitation | A verified neighbour may invite you |
The options you see depend on your country and address.
Nextdoor wants proof of address, not just a working number. A code sent to any phone does not prove where you live, so use the postcard if the phone option fails.
More: Nextdoor phone verification.
When you move, Nextdoor needs to verify the new address. Update your address in the app and complete verification again; until then you may see your old neighbourhood or have limited access.
By postcard to your address, or another method offered for your area.
Usually the normal postal time for your country.
No, the point is to confirm you live there.
Related: Nextdoor phone verification · guides by app · confirmation codes.
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