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Airbnb to Require Temporary Phone Numbers for Large Hosts and Guests
Original publisher: Skift, published
Evago preview published
Evago preview updated
What happened
Skift reports Airbnb will require the use of temporary phone numbers for users identified as large hosts and for guests in those cases, according to the publisher.
Why it matters
If you host at scale or book with a larger host, you may need to provide or use a temporary phone number for contact; travelers not in those categories may be unaffected.
Key details
- Requirement targets users classified as “large” hosts and the guests in those interactions
- The change specifically involves using temporary phone numbers rather than permanent numbers
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