{
  "name": "SMS Verification Requirements Index",
  "publisher": "TempSMSVerify",
  "url": "https://tempsmsverify.com/sms-verification-requirements",
  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "version": "1.0",
  "updated": "2026-10-24",
  "fields": [
    {
      "key": "phoneRequired",
      "label": "Phone at sign-up",
      "description": "required = you cannot create the account without a phone; sometimes = asked in specific situations (risk checks, seller accounts, API keys); optional = offered but not needed; not required = never asked."
    },
    {
      "key": "codeLength",
      "label": "Code",
      "description": "Format of the SMS code the app sends. 'varies' means the app did not publish it or it changes by flow."
    },
    {
      "key": "deliveryChannels",
      "label": "Channels",
      "description": "How the app can deliver or run the verification: SMS, voice call, WhatsApp, email or in-app (notification, missed call, QR)."
    },
    {
      "key": "voipPolicy",
      "label": "VoIP policy",
      "description": "rejects = the app states it refuses VoIP/virtual numbers; may reject = some numbers are refused depending on carrier or risk; accepts = no restriction found."
    },
    {
      "key": "accountsPerNumber",
      "label": "Accounts per number",
      "description": "How many accounts one phone number can verify, when the app publishes it."
    },
    {
      "key": "reverification",
      "label": "Re-verification",
      "description": "How often the app asks for the same number again later (new device, recovery, 2FA): rarely, sometimes or often. 'often' means a temporary number is a poor long-term choice."
    },
    {
      "key": "confidence",
      "label": "Confidence",
      "description": "verified = official help center or terms; reported = consistent secondary sources; unverified = inferred from observed behavior."
    }
  ],
  "count": 52,
  "apps": [
    {
      "slug": "whatsapp",
      "name": "WhatsApp",
      "category": "Messaging",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Accounts are registered by phone number; no email sign-up.",
      "codeLength": "6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "often",
      "notes": "Re-registering on a new device needs the same number; set a two-step verification PIN. Resend timers grow after each request.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "WhatsApp Help Center: verifying your number",
          "url": "https://faq.whatsapp.com/1245938084401196"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/whatsapp"
    },
    {
      "slug": "telegram",
      "name": "Telegram",
      "category": "Messaging",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Sign-up requires a mobile number; the code goes to an active session first, then SMS.",
      "codeLength": "5 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "app",
        "sms",
        "voice"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Usernames hide your number; enable Two-Step Verification. Fragment +888 numbers are a separate paid option.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Telegram FAQ",
          "url": "https://telegram.org/faq#q-how-do-i-sign-up"
        },
        {
          "label": "Telegram FAQ: inactive accounts self-destruct",
          "url": "https://telegram.org/faq"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/telegram"
    },
    {
      "slug": "google",
      "name": "Google (Gmail)",
      "category": "Email & accounts",
      "phoneRequired": "sometimes",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Optional at sign-up; required when Google's risk checks trigger (device, location, number of accounts).",
      "codeLength": "6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "limited (not published)",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Google limits how many accounts a number can verify and does not publish the limit; 'This phone number cannot be used for verification' means no SMS is sent.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Google Account Help: verify your account",
          "url": "https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/114129"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/google"
    },
    {
      "slug": "openai",
      "name": "OpenAI (ChatGPT)",
      "category": "AI",
      "phoneRequired": "sometimes",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Not generally required for ChatGPT; required when creating the first API key.",
      "codeLength": "6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "rejects",
      "accountsPerNumber": "up to 3",
      "reverification": "rarely",
      "notes": "A number can be used for a limited number of verifications and cannot be unlinked; deleting the account does not free it.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "OpenAI Help Center",
          "url": "https://help.openai.com/"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/openai"
    },
    {
      "slug": "discord",
      "name": "Discord",
      "category": "Gaming & communities",
      "phoneRequired": "sometimes",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Asked on suspicious activity or on servers with the highest verification level.",
      "codeLength": "6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "rejects",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Discord's help center says VoIP and temporary numbers are not accepted; one number per account.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Discord Help Center: phone verification",
          "url": "https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/6181726888215"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/discord"
    },
    {
      "slug": "tinder",
      "name": "Tinder",
      "category": "Dating",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Phone number is the primary login; Google/Apple login still asks for a number.",
      "codeLength": "6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Photo verification is separate from phone verification. Deleting and recreating accounts with the same number can trigger blocks.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Tinder Help Center",
          "url": "https://www.help.tinder.com/"
        },
        {
          "label": "Tinder Help: can't verify my email or phone number",
          "url": "https://www.help.tinder.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003498226-Can-t-verify-my-email-or-phone-number"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/tinder"
    },
    {
      "slug": "facebook",
      "name": "Facebook",
      "category": "Social",
      "phoneRequired": "sometimes",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Email or phone at sign-up; phone requested on security checks and for SMS 2FA.",
      "codeLength": "5–6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "whatsapp"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Confirmation code format varies; 2FA codes are 6 digits. Numbers linked to many accounts are refused.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Facebook Help Center",
          "url": "https://www.facebook.com/help/"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/facebook"
    },
    {
      "slug": "instagram",
      "name": "Instagram",
      "category": "Social",
      "phoneRequired": "sometimes",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Email or phone at sign-up; phone requested on 'Confirm it's you' checks.",
      "codeLength": "6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "whatsapp"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Rate-limited: 'Please wait a few minutes before you try again' after repeated requests.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Instagram Help Center: SMS two-factor authentication (6-digit code)",
          "url": "https://help.instagram.com/843785199163974/"
        },
        {
          "label": "Instagram Help Center: add and switch between profiles (up to 10)",
          "url": "https://help.instagram.com/589697191199472"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/instagram"
    },
    {
      "slug": "snapchat",
      "name": "Snapchat",
      "category": "Social",
      "phoneRequired": "sometimes",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Email or phone at sign-up; phone needed to verify and for account recovery.",
      "codeLength": "6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice",
        "whatsapp"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "'Too many requests' blocks new codes for up to 24 hours; one verified number per account.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Snapchat Support: verify your phone number",
          "url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012304746644"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/snapchat"
    },
    {
      "slug": "tiktok",
      "name": "TikTok",
      "category": "Social",
      "phoneRequired": "optional",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Email or phone at sign-up; phone needed for SMS login and some region checks.",
      "codeLength": "6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "A puzzle challenge precedes the code; 'Maximum number of attempts reached' after repeated requests.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "TikTok Support",
          "url": "https://support.tiktok.com/"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/tiktok"
    },
    {
      "slug": "steam",
      "name": "Steam",
      "category": "Gaming & communities",
      "phoneRequired": "not-required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Not needed for the account; Valve strongly recommends one with the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator, for recovery.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "rejects",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "often",
      "notes": "Steam Support states VoIP numbers are not accepted; the phone is used for account recovery, so a temporary number is a poor long-term choice.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Steam Support: Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator (VoIP numbers not accepted)",
          "url": "https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/7EFD-3CAE-64D3-1C31"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/steam"
    },
    {
      "slug": "uber",
      "name": "Uber",
      "category": "Travel & delivery",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Phone number is the account identifier for riders and couriers.",
      "codeLength": "4 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "often",
      "notes": "Uber recommends a mobile carrier number; drivers contact you through it. Codes arrive from short codes.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Uber Help: verification code",
          "url": "https://help.uber.com/"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/uber"
    },
    {
      "slug": "signal",
      "name": "Signal",
      "category": "Messaging",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Registration by phone number; username-only sign-up is in limited beta (2026).",
      "codeLength": "6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "often",
      "notes": "Registration Lock PIN protects the number; re-registering needs the same number. Enable 'Who can find me by my number: Nobody'.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Signal Support: registering",
          "url": "https://support.signal.org/hc/en-us/articles/360007318691"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/signal"
    },
    {
      "slug": "twitter",
      "name": "X (Twitter)",
      "category": "Social",
      "phoneRequired": "sometimes",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Email sign-up works; phone requested on security checks and for SMS 2FA (Premium only).",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "up to 10",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "X allows up to 10 accounts per phone number; SMS 2FA is limited to Premium subscribers.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "X Help Center: phone number",
          "url": "https://help.x.com/en/managing-your-account/how-to-add-a-phone-number-to-your-account"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/twitter"
    },
    {
      "slug": "microsoft",
      "name": "Microsoft (Outlook)",
      "category": "Email & accounts",
      "phoneRequired": "sometimes",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Phone or alternate email as security info; sign-up may ask for a phone to prove you are not a bot.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice",
        "app"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "rejects",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Microsoft support states VoIP numbers are not accepted for security info; changing all security info triggers a 30-day hold.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Microsoft Support: security info",
          "url": "https://support.microsoft.com/account-billing/"
        },
        {
          "label": "Microsoft Support: Security info change is still pending (30-day restricted state)",
          "url": "https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/manage/what-does-security-info-change-is-still-pending-mean"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/microsoft"
    },
    {
      "slug": "amazon",
      "name": "Amazon",
      "category": "Shopping",
      "phoneRequired": "sometimes",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Many stores accept email sign-up; phone requested for OTP on unusual logins and some regions.",
      "codeLength": "6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "email",
        "whatsapp"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Secure Delivery OTPs come by email, SMS or WhatsApp; Amazon never asks you to read a code to a caller.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Amazon Customer Service: two-step verification",
          "url": "https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G3PWZPU52FKN7PW4"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/amazon"
    },
    {
      "slug": "linkedin",
      "name": "LinkedIn",
      "category": "Social",
      "phoneRequired": "sometimes",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Email sign-up; phone requested on security checks and for SMS 2FA.",
      "codeLength": "6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "'Call me with the code' is offered; the verified phone is hidden from your profile by default.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "LinkedIn Help",
          "url": "https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/linkedin"
    },
    {
      "slug": "bumble",
      "name": "Bumble",
      "category": "Dating",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Every account is linked to a phone number, even with Apple/Facebook login.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "often",
      "notes": "Verification can use the last 6 digits of an incoming call; without a secondary login Bumble cannot recover the account.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Bumble Help",
          "url": "https://bumble.com/help"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/bumble"
    },
    {
      "slug": "badoo",
      "name": "Badoo",
      "category": "Dating",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Phone verification at sign-up (Bumble Inc. product).",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Badoo recommends typing the code manually and disabling VPNs during verification.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Badoo Help",
          "url": "https://badoo.com/help/"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/badoo"
    },
    {
      "slug": "happn",
      "name": "Happn",
      "category": "Dating",
      "phoneRequired": "optional",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Sign-up by phone, Google, Apple or Facebook.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "unknown",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "rarely",
      "notes": "Phone login is one of several options; no published VoIP policy.",
      "sources": [],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/happn"
    },
    {
      "slug": "hinge",
      "name": "Hinge",
      "category": "Dating",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Phone number is the login; it cannot be changed later.",
      "codeLength": "6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "often",
      "notes": "If you lose access to the number, Hinge's only option is deleting the account. A temporary number means a temporary account.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Hinge Help Center",
          "url": "https://hingeapp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/hinge"
    },
    {
      "slug": "grindr",
      "name": "Grindr",
      "category": "Dating",
      "phoneRequired": "sometimes",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "SMS verification for email/password accounts; Apple and Google sign-in skip it.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "up to 5",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Grindr allows a limited number of accounts per phone number.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Grindr Help Center",
          "url": "https://help.grindr.com/"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/grindr"
    },
    {
      "slug": "pof",
      "name": "Plenty of Fish (POF)",
      "category": "Dating",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Phone verification at sign-up and for 2FA.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "rejects",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "POF refuses landlines and apps such as TextNow and Google Voice.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "POF Help",
          "url": "https://help.pof.com/"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/pof"
    },
    {
      "slug": "tantan",
      "name": "Tantan",
      "category": "Dating",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Mobile number required at sign-up (Hello Group app).",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "unknown",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Acceptance of non-Chinese numbers varies by app version and region.",
      "sources": [],
      "confidence": "unverified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/tantan"
    },
    {
      "slug": "truecaller",
      "name": "Truecaller",
      "category": "Messaging",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "The app identifies you by your number; Android tries a missed-call check before SMS.",
      "codeLength": "6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "app",
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "often",
      "notes": "A number you do not control only works through the SMS path; deactivate the account when you stop using the number.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Truecaller Support",
          "url": "https://support.truecaller.com/"
        },
        {
          "label": "Truecaller Support: I can't register my phone number",
          "url": "https://support.truecaller.com/support/solutions/articles/81000392580-i-can-t-register-my-phone-number"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/truecaller"
    },
    {
      "slug": "shopee",
      "name": "Shopee",
      "category": "Shopping",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Each country site expects a local number from that country.",
      "codeLength": "6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "whatsapp"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "60 seconds between code requests and a cap on attempts (Shopee Malaysia help); ShopeePay needs identity checks beyond the phone.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Shopee Help Centre",
          "url": "https://help.shopee.com.my/"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/shopee"
    },
    {
      "slug": "aliexpress",
      "name": "AliExpress",
      "category": "Shopping",
      "phoneRequired": "sometimes",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Email or phone at sign-up; phone requested for security checks.",
      "codeLength": "6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "A slider check precedes the SMS; keep an email on the account for orders and disputes.",
      "sources": [],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/aliexpress"
    },
    {
      "slug": "shein",
      "name": "SHEIN",
      "category": "Shopping",
      "phoneRequired": "optional",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Email, phone or social sign-up; phone login sends codes from short codes.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Phone-only login ties access to the number; keep an email on the account.",
      "sources": [],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/shein"
    },
    {
      "slug": "temu",
      "name": "Temu",
      "category": "Shopping",
      "phoneRequired": "optional",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Email, phone, Google, Apple, Facebook or X sign-up.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Phone + code login works without a password; losing the number means losing that login path.",
      "sources": [],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/temu"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ebay",
      "name": "eBay",
      "category": "Shopping",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "eBay lists a phone number among the details needed to open an account; it may also ask on unusual logins and when you start selling.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "app",
        "sms",
        "voice"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "2-step verification can use the eBay app notification, SMS or an authenticator; prefer the authenticator.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "eBay Help: 2-step verification",
          "url": "https://www.ebay.com/help/account/protecting-account/tips-keeping-ebay-account-secure?id=4192"
        },
        {
          "label": "eBay Help: creating an account",
          "url": "https://www.ebay.com/help/account/creating-account/creating-account?id=4191"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/ebay"
    },
    {
      "slug": "airbnb",
      "name": "Airbnb",
      "category": "Travel & delivery",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Guests need a verified phone to book; hosts to list.",
      "codeLength": "4 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice",
        "whatsapp"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "often",
      "notes": "The phone is shown to the host after a booking; 2FA is mandatory for hosts in the EEA.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Airbnb Help: phone number",
          "url": "https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2546"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/airbnb"
    },
    {
      "slug": "fiverr",
      "name": "Fiverr",
      "category": "Freelance & work",
      "phoneRequired": "sometimes",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Required for sellers (desktop browser only); buyers can skip it.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Fiverr's help center describes 2 SMS attempts and 1 call per number, a new number every 24 hours and a 10-minute code validity.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Fiverr Help: phone verification",
          "url": "https://help.fiverr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010140357-Phone-verification-Secure-your-Fiverr-account"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/fiverr"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ticketmaster",
      "name": "Ticketmaster",
      "category": "Tickets & events",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Phone verification protects against bots; Verified Fan codes go to the number later.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "rejects",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "often",
      "notes": "Ticketmaster states VoIP and Google Voice numbers are not accepted; use a number you keep for presale codes. Scalping and bots are illegal under the BOTS Act.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Ticketmaster Help: verify your account by phone and email",
          "url": "https://help.ticketmaster.com/hc/en-us/articles/9782182310545"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/ticketmaster"
    },
    {
      "slug": "nike",
      "name": "Nike",
      "category": "Shopping",
      "phoneRequired": "sometimes",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "SNKRS asks for verification on first login; one number per Nike profile.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Nike's terms allow one account per person and one draw entry per person per product.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Nike Help",
          "url": "https://www.nike.com/help"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/nike"
    },
    {
      "slug": "netflix",
      "name": "Netflix",
      "category": "Streaming",
      "phoneRequired": "optional",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Phone is optional; used for password reset codes and household verification links.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "email"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "unknown",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "rarely",
      "notes": "SMS reset codes expire in 20 minutes; household verification links in 15 minutes. Manage the number on the Mobile phone page (netflix.com/phonenumber); only one account can hold a verified number.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Netflix Help Center",
          "url": "https://help.netflix.com/"
        },
        {
          "label": "Netflix Help: add, change or delete a phone number",
          "url": "https://help.netflix.com/en/node/25970"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/netflix"
    },
    {
      "slug": "epicgames",
      "name": "Epic Games",
      "category": "Gaming & communities",
      "phoneRequired": "optional",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Phone is one of four 2FA methods (Epic Authenticator, authenticator app, email, SMS).",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "email",
        "app"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Some regional numbers are not accepted for SMS 2FA; under-13 accounts are cabined with parental consent.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Epic Games Help: 2FA",
          "url": "https://www.epicgames.com/help/"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/epicgames"
    },
    {
      "slug": "twitch",
      "name": "Twitch",
      "category": "Gaming & communities",
      "phoneRequired": "sometimes",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Required for phone-verified chat and to start 2FA; up to 5 accounts per number.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "up to 5",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Channel bans and site-wide suspensions extend to every account sharing the number.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Twitch Blog: phone verification",
          "url": "https://blog.twitch.tv/"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/twitch"
    },
    {
      "slug": "roblox",
      "name": "Roblox",
      "category": "Gaming & communities",
      "phoneRequired": "optional",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Phone can be added by users 13+; one number per account.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "rarely",
      "notes": "Age checks are required for chat since January 2026; 2-step verification uses app, email or security key rather than SMS.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Roblox Support: phone number",
          "url": "https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004804623"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/roblox"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ubisoft",
      "name": "Ubisoft",
      "category": "Gaming & communities",
      "phoneRequired": "optional",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "2-Step Verification by app, email or SMS; a recovery phone may be requested.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "app",
        "email",
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "unknown",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "rarely",
      "notes": "SMS is the least secure 2FA option Ubisoft offers; prefer the authenticator app.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Ubisoft Help: 2-Step Verification",
          "url": "https://www.ubisoft.com/help"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/ubisoft"
    },
    {
      "slug": "blizzard",
      "name": "Blizzard (Battle.net)",
      "category": "Gaming & communities",
      "phoneRequired": "sometimes",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "SMS Protect is required for new accounts in some games; one number per account.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "rejects",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "often",
      "notes": "Blizzard states prepaid and VoIP numbers are not accepted for SMS Protect.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Blizzard Support: SMS Protect",
          "url": "https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/000026824"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/blizzard"
    },
    {
      "slug": "apple",
      "name": "Apple Account",
      "category": "Email & accounts",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "At least one trusted phone number is required for two-factor authentication.",
      "codeLength": "6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice",
        "app"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "often",
      "notes": "The trusted number is central to account recovery; a temporary number is not recommended as the only trusted number.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Apple Support: two-factor authentication",
          "url": "https://support.apple.com/102660"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/apple"
    },
    {
      "slug": "protonmail",
      "name": "Proton Mail",
      "category": "Email & accounts",
      "phoneRequired": "not-required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Human verification by CAPTCHA, email or SMS; a phone is never mandatory.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "email"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "unknown",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "rarely",
      "notes": "2FA uses authenticator apps or security keys, not SMS.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Proton: human verification",
          "url": "https://proton.me/support/human-verification"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/protonmail"
    },
    {
      "slug": "deepseek",
      "name": "DeepSeek",
      "category": "AI",
      "phoneRequired": "sometimes",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Phone or email sign-up depending on region; was restricted to +86 numbers in January 2025.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "email"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "unknown",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "rarely",
      "notes": "No official list of accepted countries for phone sign-up; the API platform login can differ from the app.",
      "sources": [],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/deepseek"
    },
    {
      "slug": "viber",
      "name": "Viber",
      "category": "Messaging",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Activated by phone number; may use a flash call instead of SMS.",
      "codeLength": "6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "often",
      "notes": "The flash-call check never reaches a receive-only number; request the SMS option.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Viber Support",
          "url": "https://help.viber.com/"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/viber"
    },
    {
      "slug": "wechat",
      "name": "WeChat",
      "category": "Messaging",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "SMS code, then a friend-assisted QR verification for many new accounts.",
      "codeLength": "6 digits",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "app"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "The helping friend must meet account-age and region conditions; the QR code expires quickly.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "WeChat Help Center",
          "url": "https://help.wechat.com/"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/wechat"
    },
    {
      "slug": "line",
      "name": "LINE",
      "category": "Messaging",
      "phoneRequired": "sometimes",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Phone sign-up only in Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong and Korea; other regions use Apple or Google.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "rejects",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "LINE's help center says some virtual numbers are refused.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "LINE Help Center",
          "url": "https://help.line.me/"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/line"
    },
    {
      "slug": "kakaotalk",
      "name": "KakaoTalk",
      "category": "Messaging",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Mobile number at sign-up; foreign numbers accepted. Kakao Pay needs Korean identity verification.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Korean identity verification (본인인증) is separate from the SMS code and needs a Korean carrier line.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Kakao Customer Service",
          "url": "https://cs.kakao.com/"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/kakaotalk"
    },
    {
      "slug": "zalo",
      "name": "Zalo",
      "category": "Messaging",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Many new sign-ups must SEND a paid SMS to a Zalo short number instead of receiving a code.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "unknown",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Receive-only numbers cannot complete the outbound-SMS step (reported since February 2025); Vietnam's Decree 147/2024 requires +84 verification for social accounts.",
      "sources": [],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/zalo"
    },
    {
      "slug": "imo",
      "name": "imo",
      "category": "Messaging",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Phone number is the account identifier.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Daily limit on code requests; blocks when several numbers are used on one device.",
      "sources": [],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/imo"
    },
    {
      "slug": "skype",
      "name": "Skype",
      "category": "Messaging",
      "phoneRequired": "not-required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Retired by Microsoft on 5 May 2025; no new sign-ups.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [],
      "voipPolicy": "unknown",
      "accountsPerNumber": "unknown",
      "reverification": "rarely",
      "notes": "Existing accounts moved to Microsoft Teams; phone verification now follows the Microsoft account rules.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Microsoft: Skype retirement",
          "url": "https://support.microsoft.com/skype"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/skype"
    },
    {
      "slug": "naver",
      "name": "Naver",
      "category": "Email & accounts",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Mobile number at sign-up; foreign numbers accepted. Pay and shopping need Korean identity verification.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "may-reject",
      "accountsPerNumber": "limited (not published)",
      "reverification": "sometimes",
      "notes": "Passport-based identity verification for foreigners exists since mid-2026 for some services.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Naver Help",
          "url": "https://help.naver.com/"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "reported",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/naver"
    },
    {
      "slug": "craigslist",
      "name": "Craigslist",
      "category": "Shopping",
      "phoneRequired": "required",
      "phoneRequiredNote": "Phone verification for posting in many categories; one number per account.",
      "codeLength": "varies",
      "deliveryChannels": [
        "sms",
        "voice"
      ],
      "voipPolicy": "rejects",
      "accountsPerNumber": "1",
      "reverification": "often",
      "notes": "Craigslist states international and VoIP numbers are not accepted and allows one code request every 5 minutes.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Craigslist Help: verification by phone",
          "url": "https://www.craigslist.org/about/help/posting/verify/phone"
        }
      ],
      "confidence": "verified",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-24",
      "guide": "https://tempsmsverify.com/temp-number/craigslist"
    }
  ]
}