Receive SMS Online with Private and Temporary Numbers

Who Needs an Online SMS Number?

This service is for anyone needing to protect their privacy, avoid spam, or access services that require a phone number for verification.

In today's digital world, your phone number has become a primary identifier. Our service caters to a diverse range of users who understand the value of keeping their personal number private. This includes developers testing application sign-up flows, digital marketers managing multiple platform accounts without linking them, and businesses seeking to streamline verification processes.

• ✓ Developers testing application logic
• ✓ Digital marketers managing campaigns
• ✓ Privacy-conscious individuals avoiding spam
• ✓ Global businesses streamlining registrations
• ✓ Expats and travellers accessing local services

What Are the Common Use Cases?

You can use our numbers to verify accounts on social media, e-commerce sites, and various online platforms that require an SMS code.

The most common application is for receiving one-time password (OTP) and verification codes. When a new service—be it a social media network, a marketplace, or a gig economy app—asks for your number, you can use one of ours instead. This creates a layer of separation between the service and your real identity, helping to reduce your digital footprint.

• ✓ Social media account verification
• ✓ Signing up for e-commerce platforms
• ✓ Testing app sign-up flows
• ✓ Protecting your main number from marketing spam
• ✓ Accessing services that are only available in certain regions
• ✓ Maintaining separate identities for business and personal use

How Does It Work?

You simply select a country and service, get a temporary number, and your SMS code appears on our dashboard within seconds.

Our platform is designed for speed and simplicity. After creating an account and adding credits, you can request a number in three clicks. First, choose the country of the number you need. Second, select the specific online service you want to verify (e.g., 'Telegram'). This pre-selection helps ensure high compatibility.

1. 01
   Choose a Number

   Select a country and the online service you need to verify. We'll show you the available numbers and the price per successfully received SMS.

2. 02
   Enter the Number

   Copy the temporary number provided and paste it into the website or app that is asking for your phone number.

3. 03
   Receive Your Code

   Return to your TextVolley dashboard. Your verification code will appear instantly as soon as it arrives. You are only charged upon success.

Pay-Per-SMS: One-Time Verifications

Our pay-per-receipt model ensures you are only charged for successfully delivered SMS messages, with no upfront rental fees.

We believe in transparent and fair pricing. You are not charged for reserving a number or for the time you hold it. The fee is only deducted from your balance if and when the expected SMS message arrives. If you don't receive a code, you don't pay. This pay-on-arrival system provides a reliable and cost-effective method for one-time verifications.

Indicative placeholder prices, excl. VAT — final rates are shown before purchase.

Can I Reuse a Number?

Yes, you can receive more messages on the same number for the same service at a 50% discount until the number is refreshed.

Sometimes you might need to receive another code from the same service, either for re-verification or because the first one expired. As long as the temporary number is still active in your dashboard, you can use it again for the same service (e.g., 'Google') to receive another SMS.

Long-Term Private Number Rentals

Rent a dedicated private number for 1, 3, 6, or 12 months with unlimited incoming SMS for a fixed fee.

For users who need a stable, long-term phone number, our rental service is the perfect solution. When you rent a number, it is exclusively yours for the entire duration of your plan—1, 3, 6, or 12 months. It will not be shared with or reassigned to other users, guaranteeing privacy and consistency.

Developer API for Automation

Integrate our SMS reception capabilities directly into your applications with our robust and flexible JSON developer API.

Automate your workflows by integrating TextVolley's functionality directly into your systems with our clean JSON API. The API provides endpoints to programmatically request numbers, check for incoming SMS messages, query your balance, and more. It's built for developers who need reliable SMS verification for automated testing, application sign-up processes, or custom solutions.

Security is paramount. You can create multiple API keys with granular permissions, restricting access to certain functions (e.g., read-only access) and setting expiry dates. This allows you to safely delegate access or limit the scope of automated scripts. Our comprehensive documentation will guide you through a quick and easy integration process.

Secure and Convenient Payments

We support a wide range of popular payment methods, including major credit cards, digital wallets, and local bank transfers.

We strive to make account top-ups as seamless and secure as possible. You can add funds to your TextVolley balance using globally recognized and trusted payment providers. We accept major credit and debit cards, including Visa and Mastercard.

For added convenience, we also support popular digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay, as well as the e-commerce platform Alipay. For our European customers, we offer payments via iDEAL and standard SEPA bank transfers. Please note that we do not process cryptocurrency payments.

Acceptable Use and Compliance

Our services must be used for legitimate purposes only, in compliance with our policies and the terms of service of any third-party platform.

Our service is provided to protect user privacy and enable access for legitimate purposes. We have a zero-tolerance policy for any use of our numbers for fraudulent, illegal, or malicious activities. This includes, but is not limited to, impersonation, sending spam, harassment, or any form of financial fraud.

You must also respect the terms of service of the third-party platform you are interacting with. Using our numbers to circumvent a ban or violate platform rules is strictly prohibited. We cooperate with law enforcement when legally required. The service is a tool for privacy, not for anonymity in wrongdoing.

• ✓ No fraudulent or illegal activities.
• ✓ Do not impersonate another person or entity.
• ✓ Respect the Terms of Service of other platforms.
• ✓ No creating accounts for spamming or harassment.
• ✓ Do not use our service to evade a ban.

General information, not legal advice.

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