Hey guys, in this video I show you how to fix the “This phone number cannot be used at this time” error when you’re trying to create a new Apple ID or verify your number on iPhone or iPad. Most of the time, this happens because the phone number is already linked to another Apple ID, or you’re hitting a network/VPN-related issue. So the first thing I tell you is to double-check if your number is connected to another Apple ID—if it is, you’ll need to use a different number. After that, I walk you through the exact settings I use to clear the problem: connect to a strong and stable network, then go to Settings and make sure VPN is disconnected (Settings > General > VPN & Device Management). Next, I set the correct Region (Language & Region), and I make sure Date & Time is set to “Set Automatically” so everything syncs properly. I also recommend checking for a pending iOS update, disabling Screen Time restrictions, and then doing a full Reset Network Settings (Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings). Finally, I do a force restart to clear minor glitches, then retry the Apple ID verification.