Trusted Since 2018

Free Temporary Phone Numbers for SMS Verification

Temp Number is a free service that provides 10,000+ disposable virtual phone numbers from 20+ countries. Protect your privacy. Receive SMS online for verification without sharing your real number.

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Countries

10,000+

Free Numbers

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Messages Received

10M+

Happy Users

What Is Temp Number?

Everything you need to know about our temporary phone number service.

Temp Number is a free online platform that provides temporary, disposable phone numbers for SMS verification purposes. When you sign up for a website or app that requires a phone number, you can use one of our virtual numbers instead of your personal one, protecting your real identity and inbox from spam.

We offer 10,000+ free numbers from 20+ countries, including United Kingdom, Netherlands, Finland, United States, Belgium, Canada, and more are added regularly. Each number receives real SMS messages that appear in a shared public inbox, accessible to anyone, making the service completely transparent and free.

Whether you need to verify a social media account, sign up for an online service, test an application, or simply avoid sharing your personal number, Temp Number has you covered. No registration is required for most countries, and the entire service is completely free of charge.

Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we build.

Privacy First

Your real phone number stays private: most free numbers need no account, and none need a number of your own.

Always Free

Our core service is and always will be free. Supported by advertising.

Instant Delivery

SMS messages arrive in under 30 seconds with real-time infrastructure.

Global Coverage

Free numbers from 20+ countries, and private numbers in many more. Worldwide access.

Trusted & Reliable

Used by millions since 2018. Numbers regularly refreshed and monitored.

Works Everywhere

Desktop, tablet, or mobile. Also available as a native iOS and Android app.

How It Works

Receive SMS online in 4 simple steps. No registration required.

1
Pick a Country

Browse numbers from 20+ countries or use our random generator.
2
Copy the Number

Click the copy button to get the temporary phone number instantly.
3
Use for Verification

Paste it into any site or app that needs SMS verification.
4
Read Your SMS

Your verification code appears in the inbox within ~30 seconds.

Global Coverage & Numbers

Real phone numbers from around the world.

20+

Countries

10,000+

Free Numbers

100%

Free Forever

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SMS Delivery

Our free numbers right now come from countries such as United Kingdom, Netherlands, Finland, United States, Belgium, Canada, Slovenia, Poland, Central African Republic, Italy. New countries and numbers are added regularly.

Our free numbers include both mobile and VoIP numbers and receive standard SMS from most services, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Google, Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram and Amazon. Some services refuse shared numbers; a private number works where they don't.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about Temp Number.

Is Temp Number really free?

Yes! Our service is 100% free. We're supported by advertising, which allows us to keep the service running without charging users. There are no hidden fees, subscriptions, or premium paywalls for basic use.

Do I need to create an account?

No registration is needed for most countries. Simply browse our numbers, pick one, and start receiving SMS. Some numbers from regulated countries may require a free account for compliance purposes.

Can others see my messages?

Yes, our free numbers have shared, public inboxes. This means anyone viewing that number can see all incoming messages. We recommend not using these numbers for sensitive personal accounts like banking or email recovery.

How long do numbers stay active?

Numbers stay active as long as they continue receiving messages. Inactive numbers may be retired, but we constantly add new ones. Our system is designed to always have thousands of working numbers available - currently 10,000+.

Is there a mobile app?

Yes! Temp Number is available as a native app on both iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play). The app offers push notifications, faster access, private numbers, and a smoother mobile experience.

Which services work with your numbers?

Our numbers work with most major services including Google, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram, Twitter/X, Amazon, Uber, and thousands more. Some services don't accept shared numbers; for those, a private number is the better fit.