Telegram OTP number · from $0.20 · 202 countries
Virtual Number for Telegram Verification
Get a private virtual number for Telegram from $0.20 and receive the Telegram verification code (OTP) online. We have numbers in 202 countries right now, and 4 countries share the lowest price, including Indonesia, South Africa and Yemen. Choose a country, type the number into Telegram, and the code lands in your dashboard, most often within a minute or two. No code means no charge.
Free account · wallet top-ups from $10
- $0.20 Lowest price today
- 202 Countries
- Private One buyer per number
- No code, no charge Refunded automatically
Cheapest countries for Telegram today
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Telegram virtual number prices by country
From $0.20 to $13.20, median $0.78 across 202 countries.
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How to get your Telegram verification code online
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Choose a country
Pick a country from the price list above. Each one shows the current price and how many numbers are in stock.
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Get your number
Tap Buy SMS (top up your wallet first if it is empty). The price is held from your wallet, not charged, and a private number appears in your dashboard.
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Enter it in Telegram
Type the number into Telegram where it asks for your phone number, then ask it to send the verification code.
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Receive the code
The Telegram verification code shows up in your dashboard, usually within a minute or two. If no code arrives, the hold goes back to your wallet and you can try another number.
About Telegram verification
Telegram needs a phone number to create an account, and people who have that number can find you unless you change your privacy settings. That is why many people want a virtual number for Telegram: to keep a personal number off a large public network, to open a separate account for a channel, community or business, to sign up while travelling without a local SIM, or to test a bot or mini app with a clean account. Telegram lets you add several accounts to one app, so a spare number is often all a second profile needs.
With Temp Number you choose a country, enter the number in Telegram and wait for the text. The Telegram verification code appears in your dashboard the moment it arrives, and you only pay when it does. Each number is private to one buyer for a single verification, so finish setting up the account in one go. Use it for your own accounts and follow Telegram's terms.
Telegram at a glance
- How the code is sent
- Codes go to your other logged-in Telegram apps first; SMS is used when there is no other session
- Code format
- Usually a 5-digit login code
- Accounts per number
- One Telegram account per number, and one app can hold several accounts
- Two-step verification
- An optional password you set, asked for at every new login
Tips for a smooth Telegram verification
- If Telegram says the code was sent to the Telegram app on another device, the number already has an account. Cancel it and get another number; you are not charged when no code arrives.
- Request the code once and give it a minute or two. Asking again and again can trigger Telegram's wait timer and block new codes for a while.
- If Telegram asks for a login email during sign-up, use an address you control. It gives you a way back in later, since this number is only yours for one verification.
- Right after you log in, turn on two-step verification and add a recovery email.
Private temporary number vs free public inbox
Free public inboxes are fine for a quick test, but every code sent to them is public. A private number keeps the sign-up code to you; for an account you will log in to again, add your own number or email and turn on two-step verification right after, or rent a number.
Private number
- One buyer per number for that activation
- The code shows only in your dashboard
- Pay only if the code arrives
- For one verification, up to about 20 minutes
Free public inbox
- Shared: anyone can read the messages
- Codes sent to it are public
- Numbers are often already used or blocked
- Free, with no account needed
Telegram number FAQ
What does a verification number for Telegram cost?
Telegram numbers cost from $0.20 to $13.20 today, with a median of $0.78 across 202 countries. The cheapest right now are Indonesia ($0.20), South Africa ($0.20) and Yemen ($0.20). Prices update several times a day, and you only pay if the code arrives.
Which country is best for Telegram verification?
The cheapest well-stocked countries for Telegram right now are Indonesia, South Africa and Yemen; if one number is turned away, try another country.
What if my Telegram OTP never arrives?
Not every number gets a code. If yours does not, you are not charged: the price is only held while you wait, and it goes back to your wallet automatically when the timer ends. You can also tap Cancel & refund after a few minutes and try another number.
How long do I have to receive the Telegram code?
Up to about 20 minutes per number; the timer on your number shows exactly how long. When a code comes, it usually arrives within a minute or two, but not every number gets one, because some apps turn certain numbers away. If nothing comes, the hold is refunded and you can try another number or country.
Is this a temporary number for Telegram?
Yes, and a private one: the number is yours alone for one Telegram verification, for up to about 20 minutes, and the code shows only in your dashboard. Free public inboxes are different: anyone can read the messages there.
Can I receive a second code or log in again later?
The number is meant for one verification within its window, so finish signing up in one go. If you need to log in again later or receive codes over weeks, rent a number instead.
Why does Telegram say the number is not valid or blocked?
Apps sometimes turn away certain number ranges, even real SIM numbers. If that happens, tap Cancel & refund and get another number or pick a different country. You are not charged for a number that never received a code.
Are these real SIM numbers?
Most of our numbers are real SIM numbers, and a few are virtual. If an app refuses a number, cancel it for a refund and try another country.
How do I pay?
Create a free account, then top up your wallet from $10 by card, crypto or the other methods shown at checkout. Numbers are paid from that balance, and unused balance stays for later numbers: it never expires, but it cannot be withdrawn. The price is held when you take a number and only charged once the Telegram code arrives.
Is it allowed to use a virtual number for Telegram?
Use our numbers only for your own accounts, and follow Telegram's terms and the law where you live. Temp Number is not affiliated with Telegram.
Will people see this number on my Telegram profile?
Only if your settings allow it. Under Privacy and Security you can choose who sees your phone number and who can find you by it, and you can share a username instead.
Can I add this account to the Telegram app I already use?
Yes. Telegram lets you add another account from the menu and switch between them. Each account signs in with its own number and code.
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