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What it is

Paid participation in user research studies

Study types

Interviews, usability tests, surveys, diary studies

Screening

Questions that decide which studies you fit

Verification

Phone and profile checks for real, distinct people

Incentives

Paid per completed session

Rules

One account per person and honest answers

Why research platforms verify people

A study that interviews eight people is worthless if three of them are the same person, or if participants claim to be nurses, drivers or small business owners when they are not. Companies make design decisions on what participants say. Research platforms therefore check that each participant is a real, separate person, using phone verification, profile consistency and behaviour across studies.

People most often use one of our numbers for Askable to:

• Not recommended: participant profiles must represent one real person

Many apps expect the number you keep. We help with the cases above; we do not help anyone reach an account that is not theirs — see our acceptable use policy.

Screeners: answer honestly

Screeners ask about your job, habits, devices and experiences to find people who fit a study. It is tempting to guess which answers qualify. Researchers notice quickly in a live session when someone does not actually use the product or do the job they claimed, and they can report it. Participants flagged for misrepresentation lose access to future studies.

Honest answers mean fewer invitations but sessions you can do well, and a good reputation brings more invites over time.

One person, one account

Creating extra accounts with different numbers or emails to get more invitations is exactly what research platforms work hardest to prevent. It can lead to all linked accounts being removed and incentives withheld. We do not support using our numbers for it.

Sessions need working contact details

Moderated interviews happen at a set time, often by video call, and researchers or coordinators may contact you about scheduling, links or last-minute changes. A number that stops working between booking and the session means missed sessions, and no-shows hurt your standing.

Getting your incentive

Incentives are paid after a completed session through the methods the platform offers in your country. The payout account should be in your name and match your profile. Mismatches can delay payment or prompt extra checks.

Incentives vary with the length and type of study. A short unmoderated test pays less than an hour-long interview with a specialist audience. Before accepting, check the time commitment and the incentive shown, so you only book sessions that are worth it to you.

Your privacy in studies

Studies may record your screen, voice or face. Consent forms say what is recorded and how it is used, so read them. You can decline a study you are not comfortable with. Researchers should not ask for passwords, payment card numbers or identity documents during a session, and you can refuse if they do.

Being a participant researchers invite again

Join sessions on time with a working microphone and camera, test the call link beforehand, and think aloud when asked, since researchers learn more from your reasoning than from a quick answer. Say so when something is confusing. Honest criticism is exactly what they are paying for. Participants who show up prepared and speak candidly get rated well and invited more often.

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When the code does not arrive

In order of how often each one is the real cause:

1. You rarely get invited
   Studies target specific profiles. Keep your profile complete and current.
2. You missed a session
   Check that your contact details work, and let the coordinator know as early as possible.
3. Your incentive is delayed
   Check that your payout details match your profile.
4. Your account was removed
   Duplicate accounts or misrepresentation are common reasons. Contact support.
5. A verification code did not arrive
   Check the number and country code, then request again.

Working out which case you are in

1. Do you already have an account? Yes Use that one only. No Create one with your real details.
2. Do you truly fit the screener? Yes Apply. No Skip that study.
3. Will your phone work on session day? Yes Book it. No Update your details first.
4. Does a session ask for passwords or card numbers? Yes Refuse. No Carry on.

Before you request another code

• Keep one account
• Complete your profile accurately
• Answer screeners honestly
• Keep contact details working
• Read consent forms
• Use a payout account in your name

Which kind of number to use

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