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New privacy rules and account security pushes are making players notice this request now.
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Why Does Rainbow Six Siege Ask for Your Phone Number? is/are a verification and recovery tool tied to your profile. This practice, also called two factor authentication identifier or account linked phone, helps protect your account from loss or takeover.
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Developers use these signals to confirm it is really you when you log in. Studies indicate linking contact details reduces unauthorized access and support issues. Higher security like this keeps matches fair and your items safe.
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Such data helps reset codes and manage bans tied to behavior records. One line truth strong account ID protection starts with a verified phone binding.
How does this connect to my Ubisoft account?
Your Ubisoft account stores the number, and Siege uses it for recovery and to match play sessions.
Does sharing my number affect chat or voice privacy?
No, it only handles login recovery; your text and voice chat stay separate from this verification layer.
