How the temporary number works
- Pick the service you need a code for (a site, an app, a platform). Each one shows its price in the list before you rent.
- Rent a number. It's a US number (+1) for SMS only; you can ask for a preferred area code, but that's a preference, not a guarantee.
- Enter the number in the service and wait. The SMS code appears right here on the page as soon as it arrives.
- The number is for one code. After that it's released and doesn't stay yours.
If no SMS arrives
A number that never received an SMS is refunded in full, whether you release it yourself or it expires. Once the code arrives the purchase is final: the number did its job.
When it makes sense
- A sign-up that insists on a phone number when you'd rather not hand out your own.
- Testing your own app: does the SMS confirmation code arrive, and what does it look like?
When not to use it
- Banks, government services, or any account you may one day recover by phone. The number won't be yours after the first code.
- Two-factor protection for important accounts, for the same reason.
- Services that accept only local numbers. Some platforms refuse foreign or virtual numbers; check before you rent.
Questions
Is the service live yet?
We're preparing the launch. Until then the page runs in demo mode against a simulated provider: numbers and codes are generated locally, nothing is bought and no money moves. Prices, the wallet, refunds and expiry work the same way they will live.
What kind of number is it?
A US number (+1) for one SMS verification code. Voice calls and long-term rentals aren't offered.
How much does it cost?
The price depends on the service and is shown next to each one in the list. You pay from prepaid credit in your account. Renting requires an account with a plan; plans are described on the pricing page.
What happens to the number after the code?
It's released. You can't get a second code on the same number later, so don't use it for accounts you'll need to recover.