Temporary phone number for verification by SMS
A temporary phone number for verification lets you receive a one-time SMS code without handing out your personal number. Pick an app, pick a country, copy the number, and the code shows up in your dashboard. Pay only if the code arrives.
United States · +1140+ countries
USA, UK, Canada, India, Germany and more
Pay only on delivery
Balance charged when the SMS lands
Card + crypto
Stripe, Apple Pay, Google Pay, USDC / SOL
REST API
Plus an SMS-Activate-compatible endpoint
Quick answer
What is a temporary phone number for verification?
A temporary phone number for verification is a phone number you rent for up to 20 minutes to receive a one-time SMS code. With TempSMSVerify, your balance is frozen when you order, charged only if the code arrives, and refunded automatically if it doesn't. Numbers are available in 140+ countries.
| Billing | Pay only if the code arrives. Automatic, in full, if no SMS arrives before the number expires. |
|---|---|
| Number reserved for | up to 20 minutes |
| Payment | Card via Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay); Crypto (USDC or SOL on Solana). Minimum top-up $5. Card top-ups carry a 10% processing fee; crypto has none. |
| Subscription | None. Pay per verification; your balance never expires |
| Countries | 140+ countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, India, Germany |
| Developers | REST API plus an SMS-Activate-compatible endpoint. API key available after your first top-up. |
| Price | From $0.02 per verification code |
How it works
How to get an SMS verification code
Four steps, a couple of minutes, nothing to install.
- 1
Top up your balance
Create an account and add funds with Card via Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay); Crypto (USDC or SOL on Solana). The minimum top-up is $5.
- 2
Choose the app and country
Search for the app you want to verify and select a country. You'll see the live price and available stock before you buy.
- 3
Copy the number and request the code
Paste the number into the app's sign-up or verification screen and tap send. The number stays reserved for you for up to 20 minutes.
- 4
Read the code in your dashboard
The SMS appears in your dashboard, usually within seconds to a few minutes. You're charged only then. If nothing arrives, you're refunded automatically.
Apps
Temporary numbers for popular apps
Pick the exact app you are verifying. Live price and stock show before you buy.
- WhatsAppWhatsApp verification number
- TelegramTelegram verification number
- GoogleGoogle verification number
- ChatGPT (OpenAI)ChatGPT (OpenAI) verification number
- DiscordDiscord verification number
- TinderTinder verification number
- FacebookFacebook verification number
- InstagramInstagram verification number
- SnapchatSnapchat verification number
- TikTokTikTok verification number
- SteamSteam verification number
- UberUber verification number
- SignalSignal verification number
- X (Twitter)X (Twitter) verification number
- Microsoft (Outlook)Microsoft (Outlook) verification number
- AmazonAmazon verification number
Countries
Numbers from 140+ countries
Local numbers where the app expects one, with live stock per country.
- United States+1 · USA temporary number
- United Kingdom+44 · UK temporary number
- Canada+1 · Canada temporary number
- India+91 · India temporary number
- Philippines+63 · Philippines temporary number
- Nigeria+234 · Nigeria temporary number
- Pakistan+92 · Pakistan temporary number
- Kenya+254 · Kenya temporary number
Why us
Why people choose TempSMSVerify
Pay only if the code arrives
Your balance is frozen when you order, not spent. It's charged only when the SMS lands. No code before the number expires? The full amount goes back to your balance automatically.
Keep your personal number private
Your own number stays out of another company's database, marketing lists and future data breaches. The app gets a number. You keep yours.
Numbers from 140+ countries
Pick from 140+ countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, India, Germany. Live price and stock are shown for every app and country before you buy.
Hundreds of apps and websites
Pick the exact app you're verifying, such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Google or Discord. Prices and stock are shown live for each app and country.
No subscription, no expiry
Top up from $5 and pay per verification. There's no monthly plan, and your balance never expires.
Built for developers too
REST API plus an SMS-Activate-compatible endpoint. API key available after your first top-up.
Read the API docsWhat is a temporary phone number for verification?
A temporary phone number is a mobile number you use for a short time to receive SMS messages. On TempSMSVerify, each number is reserved for one app and one verification. It stays active for up to 20 minutes, then it's released.
There's nothing to install: no SIM card, contract or app. Codes appear in the same dashboard where you placed the order.
It's built for one job: getting a verification code to sign up for a service or confirm an account you own. It isn't a long-term phone line, and it can't make calls.
Why use a temporary number instead of your own?
Every app that asks for your number stores it. That number then links your accounts together, lands in marketing lists and can leak when a company gets breached.
Breaches are not rare. The Identity Theft Resource Center counted 3,158 data compromises in the US in 2024, with more than 1.7 billion victim notices sent (ITRC 2024 Annual Data Breach Report). Scam texts are costly too: the FTC says consumers reported losing $470 million to scams that started with a text message in 2024 (FTC Data Spotlight, 2025).
A temporary number for one-time verification keeps your personal number out of that chain. You still get the code. The app gets a number that isn't tied to you.
- Less spam and fewer scam texts on your personal phone
- Less exposure when a service you signed up for gets breached
- A way to verify when you don't have a second SIM
Why do public inbox sites fail to deliver codes?
Public inbox sites post a handful of numbers on a web page where anyone can read the messages. They look convenient. In practice they rarely work for real sign-ups.
Those numbers are shared by thousands of people, so most apps already flagged or blocked them. The number is usually “already in use.” And anyone can read your code, which means anyone can take over the account later.
A private temporary number from TempSMSVerify is reserved for you alone during the activation window. Only you see the SMS. And if the code never arrives, you don't pay.
| TempSMSVerify temporary number | Public inbox sites | |
|---|---|---|
| Who sees the code | Only you | Anyone visiting the page |
| Number reuse | Reserved for your order | Shared by thousands of users |
| Accepted by apps | Works for most services | Often blocked or already in use |
| If no code arrives | Automatic full refund | Nothing to refund, just lost time |
| Support | Tickets and email | None |
Who is a temporary phone number for?
Anyone who wants to verify their own account without giving away their personal number. Common cases we see:
- Privacy-minded people who don't want one number linked to every app
- Travelers and expats who need a US, UK or Canadian number for a service they use
- Freelancers and small teams keeping work sign-ups off personal phones
- Developers and QA testers checking sign-up and OTP flows
Can I get a USA temporary number?
Yes. The United States is our default country, alongside the United Kingdom and Canada at launch. Many apps expect a US number or price their service by region, so a US number is the most requested option.
Stock changes during the day. The catalog shows how many numbers are available for each app and country right now, with the live price. See our USA temporary number page for details.
Is there an SMS verification API for developers?
Yes. TempSMSVerify offers a REST API plus an SMS-Activate-compatible endpoint. If your tools already speak the SMS-Activate protocol, you can usually switch by changing the base URL and API key.
Your API key is available after your first top-up. The same billing rule applies to API orders: pay only if the code arrives. Read the API docs or the SMS-Activate alternative guide to get started.
FAQ
Temporary phone number FAQ
How does a temporary phone number for verification work?
You choose an app and a country, and TempSMSVerify reserves a phone number for you for up to 20 minutes. You enter that number in the app and request a code. The SMS appears in your dashboard, usually within seconds to a few minutes. Your balance is charged only when the code arrives.
What happens if the code never arrives?
You get your money back automatically. When you order, the price is frozen in your balance, not charged. If no SMS arrives before the number expires, or you cancel the order, the full amount returns to your balance. You can then try another number or another country.
Can I receive SMS online without my own phone?
Yes. With TempSMSVerify you receive SMS online in your browser. You don't need a SIM card, a second phone or an app. You open your dashboard, order a number for the service you want to verify, and read the code on screen when it arrives.
Which apps can I verify with a temp number?
TempSMSVerify covers hundreds of apps and websites, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Google, Discord, Facebook, Instagram and ChatGPT. Each app has its own live price and stock per country. Apps change their rules often, so we say a number works for most services, not every service, every time.
How much does a temporary phone number cost?
Prices depend on the app and the country, and they're shown live in the catalog before you buy. You top up from $5 and pay per verification. There's no subscription. You're only charged when the code arrives, and your balance never expires.
Can I use the same number again later?
Not reliably. A temporary number is reserved for you for up to 20 minutes. While it's active, you can request another code on the same number at no extra cost. After it expires, the number goes back to the provider and may be assigned to someone else.
Should I use a temporary number for my bank or main email?
No. Use a temporary number for one-time verification. For accounts you'll need to recover later, like banking, your main email or anything with money in it, use a phone number you control long-term, and switch ongoing two-factor login to an authenticator app.
What payment methods do you accept?
Right now TempSMSVerify accepts Card via Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay); Crypto (USDC or SOL on Solana). The minimum top-up is $5. Funds show up in your balance after the network confirms the payment. We'll add more payment methods as they go live, and the current list is always shown on the top-up page.
Is it legal to use a temporary phone number?
Using a temporary number to verify your own account is legal in most countries. What matters is how you use it. You must follow each service's terms and our Acceptable Use Policy. Fraud, spam, harassment and getting around bans are not allowed and lead to account closure.
Ready when you are
Get your verification code now
Create an account, top up and pick a number. Pay only if the code arrives.