Temporary Phone Number

Get a free temp number in seconds and receive SMS online. No registration, no SIM card.

What is a temporary phone number?

A temporary phone number, or temp number, is a real mobile number you use for a short time. It receives SMS like any other number, and you read the message on this website instead of on a phone. When you are done, you simply stop using it.

Temporary phone number for verification

Most apps send a verification code by SMS when you sign up. Enter a temp number instead of your own, wait a few seconds, and the code appears on the page. This works for sign-ups, free trials, and any site that asks for a phone number before letting you in.

How long does a temp number last?

A free temp number from the picker is yours for 15 minutes, enough for one code. Public temp numbers stay online for days or weeks and anyone can read their messages. If you need a number for longer, rent a private one from your account.

Free temporary phone numbers from many countries

Temp numbers are available from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and many other countries. Choose the country the app expects, since some services only accept numbers from certain places.

Questions and answers

How do I get a temporary phone number for free?

Pick a country and an app on this page, or open any public number. You get a temp number at once and there is nothing to pay.

Can I use a temp number for verification codes?

Yes. Temp numbers receive verification codes (OTP) from most apps and websites. If a code does not arrive, take another number.

Do I need to register to get a temp number?

No. Free temporary phone numbers work without an account, an email address or a card.

Can I reuse the same temporary number later?

Not a free one. Free numbers go back into the pool. For a number you can use again, rent a private number.

Is a temporary SMS number safe?

It is safe for sign-ups and trials. Do not use a free temp number for banking or an account you want to keep, because other people may get the same number later.

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