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Temporary phone numbers from 171 countries. Receive SMS online with a free temporary phone number. No registration. Free phone numbers for verification from 171 countries: read the SMS code on the page in seconds.

Free temporary phone number for verification

A temporary phone number receives the SMS code for you, so you can verify an account without giving your own number. Temp numbers here are free and need no sign-up.

Free phone numbers that receive real SMS

Every number on this site is free to use. Open one, enter it where you need a code, and read the SMS online. There is no card to add and no account to create.

Fake phone number for verification, with real SMS

People call these fake numbers because they are not your own. But they are real numbers that receive real codes, which a made-up number can never do.

Free virtual phone number to receive SMS online

A virtual number works without a SIM card. It lives online, receives SMS and OTP codes, and shows them in your browser on any device.

Disposable and burner phone numbers, free

Use a number once and throw it away. A disposable number receives your code and is gone a few minutes later, like a 10 minute phone number.

Phone number for SMS verification

Sites send a code by SMS to check that a phone number is real. A verification number from this site receives that code so you can finish signing up.

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Questions and answers

What is a temporary phone number?

A temporary phone number is a real number you use for a short time to receive an SMS online, usually a verification code. You do not need a SIM card or a second phone.

How do I receive SMS online for free?

Open any free number on this page and read its messages, or choose a country and an app to get a number just for you. No registration is needed.

Can I use a free phone number for verification?

Yes. Free numbers receive verification codes from most apps and websites. If a code does not arrive, try another number or another country.

Is this a fake number?

No. These are real phone numbers from real networks that receive real SMS. People call them fake or disposable numbers because you use them instead of your own number.

Which countries can I get a number from?

Free numbers are available from 201+ countries, including the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. Choose a country to see its numbers and apps.

Are free numbers private?

No. Free numbers are shared. For an account you want to keep, rent a private number that only you can read.

Can I get a free non-VoIP number for SMS verification?

Many numbers here come from mobile networks, which apps accept more often than VoIP numbers. If an app refuses a free number, a private rental lets you pick a number that works with that app.

Can I use this as a second phone number for verification?

Yes. A temporary number works as a second phone number when you only need to receive a code. For a second number you keep, rent a private one.

What is a one-time or 10 minute phone number?

It is a number you hold for a few minutes to receive one SMS. Free numbers here are held for 15 minutes and then released.

Is it legal to use a temporary phone number?

Yes, using a temporary number to protect your privacy is legal in most countries. It must not be used for fraud or to break the rules of the service you sign up to.