Receive SMS From Proton

Temporary phone number for Proton

Use our service to receive SMS online on Proton. Pick a country, get a free temporary phone number for Proton, and the Proton verification code shows on this page a few seconds after Proton sends it.

A virtual number for Proton is useful when Proton asks for phone number verification and you do not want to give your own number. Free Proton phone numbers are available from 1+ countries, with no registration and no SIM card.

Below you can also see the latest Proton SMS codes that arrived on our public numbers, so you know Proton messages are getting through.

Free numbers are shared, so use them for sign-ups and trials only. For a Proton account you want to keep, rent a private number that only you can read.

Latest Proton SMS codes

Proton phone numbers by country

Questions and answers

How do I receive SMS from Proton online?

Choose a country on this page and press Proton. You get a phone number right away. Enter it in Proton, and the SMS code appears here within about 15 minutes.

Can I get a free phone number for Proton?

Yes. Free temporary phone numbers for Proton are available from 1+ countries. They are shared and limited each day.

Can I use Proton without my own phone number?

Yes. A temporary or virtual number for Proton receives the verification code instead of your own number, so your real number stays private.

The Proton SMS code did not arrive. What now?

Cancel the number and take another one, or try a different country. Some apps block numbers that were used many times, so a fresh number usually works.

Is a temp number safe for my Proton account?

Use a free number only for a test or throwaway account. Free numbers are reused, so someone else could receive a Proton code on it later.

How do I get a private Proton number?

Create an account and rent a private number for Proton. Only you see its messages, and you pay only when the SMS arrives.

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