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Choose a free temporary phone number from 27 countries and open its SMS inbox. Request a text from the site or app you are using, then return here to read it. Public inboxes open without an account.

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Free temp numbers: open an SMS inbox

Public numbers ranked by the most SMS received in the last 24 hours. Open an inbox to read its messages and copy its number, or browse by country below.

Russia+7 929 856 2417 — View messages
SMS received (24h)461Last SMS
LocalMoscowDiscord
Canada+1 226 741 3700 — View messages
SMS received (24h)447Last SMS
Viber
United States+1 701 356 4036 — View messages
SMS received (24h)447Last SMS
LocalNorth DakotaPinterest
Russia+7 916 125 8347 — View messages
SMS received (24h)446Last SMS
MobileMoscowWhatsApp
Ireland+353 851 905 443 — View messages
SMS received (24h)446Last SMS
United States+1 209 387 8775 — View messages
SMS received (24h)446Last SMS
CaliforniaFacebook

Free temporary phone numbers by country

Each country card shows its calling code and available numbers. Choose a country, then open a number to read its incoming texts. Public inboxes are shared, so any visitor can read their messages.

United States

+1 · 22 numbersOpen

India

+91 · 10 numbersOpen

Russia

+7 · 10 numbersOpen

Spain

+34 · 10 numbersOpen

Brazil

+55 · 8 numbersOpen

Australia

+61 · 7 numbersOpen

Germany

+49 · 5 numbersOpen

Canada

+1 · 4 numbersOpen

Turkey

+90 · 4 numbersOpen

United Kingdom

+44 · 4 numbersOpen

Argentina

+54 · 3 numbersOpen

France

+33 · 3 numbersOpen

Iraq

+964 · 3 numbersOpen

Ireland

+353 · 3 numbersOpen

Malaysia

+60 · 3 numbersOpen

Netherlands

+31 · 3 numbersOpen

Portugal

+351 · 3 numbersOpen

Saudi Arabia

+966 · 3 numbersOpen

Syria

+963 · 3 numbersOpen

Nigeria

+234 · 2 numbersOpen

Philippines

+63 · 2 numbersOpen

Sweden

+46 · 2 numbersOpen

Austria

+43 · 1 numberOpen

Azerbaijan

+994 · 1 numberOpen

Belgium

+32 · 1 numberOpen

Denmark

+45 · 1 numberOpen

Indonesia

+62 · 1 numberOpen

How to receive SMS online

  1. 1

    Choose a number and open its inbox

    Start with the country you need. Check the number’s activity, then use the copy button on its inbox page.

  2. 2

    Request a text from the site or app

    Enter the number on the website or app you are using and select SMS. Check whether its country field already adds the calling code.

  3. 3

    Return to the inbox and read the message

    Watch for new texts and match the sender and time to your request. Auto-refresh checks incoming messages; manual refresh is available too.

An SMS inbox you can open anywhere

Keep your personal number to yourself

Use a temporary number instead of sharing your personal phone with every service that permits this type of number. Public messages remain visible to other visitors.

Find the country you need

Compare available numbers and calling codes. Open an inbox from your phone or computer without an additional SIM in your device.

See recent activity before choosing

Check the latest message time. On app pages, compare that app’s activity over 24 hours instead of relying on a lifetime total.

Looking for a number for a particular app?

Choose an app to compare its latest texts across the numbers, then filter by country if you need a particular calling code. Numbers with the newest app SMS appear first.

WhatsApp

12 numbersOpen

Telegram

13 numbersOpen

Instagram

8 numbersOpen

Facebook

10 numbersOpen

Pinterest

12 numbersOpen

TikTok

5 numbersOpen

Viber

5 numbersOpen

Messenger

7 numbersOpen

Snapchat

7 numbersOpen

Signal

6 numbersOpen

WeChat

9 numbersOpen

Discord

8 numbersOpen

What is a temporary phone number?

A temporary phone number, also called a temp number or disposable phone number, receives SMS through a web inbox. You can use a listed number for a short task instead of sharing your personal phone number. Public inboxes are shared with other visitors.

Receive SMS online without a SIM in your device

Copy a number, enter it in the service sending your text and return to that number’s inbox. Read messages from a phone, tablet or computer with an internet connection. The number’s SIM does not need to be installed in the device you are browsing on.

Request a fresh code from the sending service. Our SMS verification guide explains how to identify the new OTP rather than an expired code from an earlier request.

Choose the access you need

Check the number’s access label and recorded line type. Browser access alone does not establish that a line is private or non-VoIP. Compare public, members-only and private numbers when privacy or the length of access matters.

A shared inbox can help you test your own SMS delivery or try a service that permits temporary numbers. For a personal account and recovery, keep a number you own and can retain.

Before choosing your first number

Should I start with a country or an app?

Start with a country when its calling code matters most. For a particular service, an app page compares that service’s message activity first and lets you narrow the results by country.

Can I use an inbox on a computer?

Yes. Open the number’s page in a desktop or mobile browser. Messages are read on the website, without moving a SIM into the device you are using.

What should I check if my requested SMS is missing?

Check the complete phone number, country and selected delivery method in the sending service. Read any rejection notice there, then use the help center’s SMS checklist. A recent message from another sender does not confirm that your text was delivered.

Is a free temp number available without registration?

Yes. A number labeled public has a free SMS inbox that you can open without creating an account. Members-only and private numbers have separate access requirements shown on the site.

What is the Receive SMS Live website address?

Our website is receive-smss.live, with the Arabic version at receive-smss.live/ar. Bookmark the address to return to the same service. The About page and footer link to our published tools and social profiles.

How long should I wait for a verification text?

Delivery depends on the sender and whether it accepts the number. Check the number and selected delivery method, then follow the sender’s resend timer. If the text is missing, use the help checklist before requesting repeated codes.

Can I send texts or make calls with these numbers?

These website inboxes display incoming SMS. This interface does not send texts, place calls or answer verification calls. If a sender chooses a call, you need a service or device that can actually receive it.

Can a fake phone number actually receive SMS?

The numbers listed here have web inboxes for incoming SMS. Randomly typing digits does not create a receiving number. Open the exact listing to inspect its messages and check the access label before using it.

Who can read messages sent to a public number?

Anyone who opens that public inbox can read its messages, including verification texts. Opening or copying the number does not make it private. Use a number you control for personal accounts and recovery.

Does a temporary number automatically expire after ten minutes?

The word temporary does not promise a fixed ten-minute lifetime for a public listing. A number can become unavailable, and viewing its inbox does not reserve it for a set period. Check the access terms of the number you choose.

Can this website receive texts sent to my existing mobile number?

The directory displays SMS delivered to numbers listed on this website. It does not read your personal SIM or automatically forward texts from your own phone. Open a listed number to view messages addressed to that number.

Can I use the same public number again later?

You can return to its inbox while the listing remains available, but future access is not guaranteed. Other visitors can use the same public number. Keep your own phone number for accounts that may require another code later.

Need help? Visit the help center, or read the SMS verification guide for requesting a code and matching it to your text.

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