Receive SMS online for testing. Use our disposable / temporary phone numbers to test 2FA, OTP and SMS verification — no personal number required.
Pick the type of number that matches what you need — each one receives SMS verification codes instantly, free.
People look for the same thing under many names — a temporary phone number, a disposable phone number, a temp number, a burner or a throwaway number. In practice they all mean one thing: a free virtual number you can use to receive an SMS verification code without handing over your real phone number. Every number on this page works that way.
A temporary phone number is exactly that — temporary. You use it to receive a one-time code, and you never have to link it to your identity. Because these are shared, public numbers, a temp number is well suited to signing up for a new app, claiming a free trial, or testing your own SMS flow — but it should never be used for banking or password resets.
A disposable phone number is the same idea, with the emphasis on using it once and discarding it. Pick a disposable number, read your code, and move on — there is nothing to install, no account to create and nothing to pay. Whether you call it a temporary number, a temp phone number or a disposable number, the steps are identical: choose a number below, enter it on the service you are verifying with, then open the number's page to read the SMS.
A Disposable Phone Number is generally a VoIP phone number used for a temporary purpose. They protect a user's privacy by forwarding calls or text to a private number, hiding the real number. Disposable phone numbers are also called temporary phone numbers.
We provide temporary/disposable numbers for development. No charge, no waiting to receive SMS — freely use these numbers for testing SMS receive. Easy access to SMS for testing and developing SMS-related products.
A service for receiving SMS messages online. Pick a number from the list and get the verification code (OTP) instantly. All SMS received are public — be careful with sensitive information. Free US and Canada phone numbers; some messages are filtered.
Sharing your real number with everyone isn't smart. A disposable number adds a layer of confidentiality. Developers use temporary numbers to test VoIP apps — OTP verification, IVR setup, SMS processing and more.
This service started as a tool for developers to test sending and receiving SMS online and make phone calls using VoIP. It soon became popular with the non-developer community who wanted to protect their privacy when online services ask for a phone number — avoiding spam calls, texts, or personal data being sold. Using our virtual phone numbers, users can get free US/Canada numbers and verify accounts without their real phone number.
Please use this service responsibly — never for illegal activity. Our system filters SMS that contain bank information, money or passwords, and we update the filter constantly to keep the platform safe. This works like a public burner number; all virtual numbers can receive SMS from anywhere in the world.
Messages received by our virtual numbers are displayed immediately, with no delay. Unlike other sites that make you wait 5–10 minutes, we display messages instantly. Messages are subject to filtering.
Pick a free number from the list, enter it on the website or app you are verifying with, then refresh the number's page — the verification code appears within about a minute. No registration, no SIM and no app are needed.
Yes. Receiving SMS on the numbers shown here is completely free and always will be. There is nothing to pay and no account required to read incoming messages.
No. The service runs entirely in your browser. You can browse numbers and read their messages without an account; signing in only unlocks a few extra numbers.
Most do, including Google, Facebook, Instagram, Telegram and Amazon. WhatsApp, banks and some dating apps block virtual numbers and may reject the code — try a few different numbers if one fails.
No. These are shared, public numbers — anyone can see the SMS sent to them. Use them for one-time verifications only, never for banking, password resets or anything sensitive.
Yes. Every number here is a temporary / disposable number you can use to receive a verification code without giving out your real phone number. See our temporary, disposable and burner number pages for specific options.
In practice, none. A temporary phone number and a disposable phone number are two names for the same free virtual number you use to receive an SMS verification code without giving out your real number. Some people also call it a temp number, a burner or a throwaway number; on this site they all work the same way.
Treat a temp number as short-lived. It is a shared, public number, so use it to receive your one-time code and then move on. If a number is busy or a code does not arrive, simply choose another temporary number from the list and try again.