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Choose a temporary phone number from 27 countries and read incoming SMS in your browser. Public inboxes are free to open, and their messages are visible to everyone.

Free temp phone numbers with recent SMS

Check the last SMS time, open an inbox and copy the number you want to use.

United States+1 346 648 3412 — View messages
SMS received (24h)702Last SMS
Instagram
United Kingdom+44 757 696 9457 — View messages
SMS received (24h)613Last SMS
Telegram
Canada+1 438 798 5735 — View messages
SMS received (24h)650Last SMS
Instagram
India+91 965 277 0152 — View messages
SMS received (24h)660Last SMS
WhatsApp
Germany+49 322 1107 6460 — View messages
SMS received (24h)660Last SMS
Instagram
France+33 757 195 098 — View messages
SMS received (24h)722Last SMS

Free temporary phone numbers by country

Choose the country required by the service sending your text. Compare free USA temp numbers (+1), UK temporary phone numbers (+44) or Canadian SMS inboxes (+1).

Country cards show calling codes and available number counts. Browse newly added phone numbers to check recent listings, or use the full number directory to filter by country and app.

United States

+1 · 31 numbersOpen

India

+91 · 22 numbersOpen

United Kingdom

+44 · 20 numbersOpen

Canada

+1 · 19 numbersOpen

Brazil

+55 · 15 numbersOpen

Russia

+7 · 10 numbersOpen

Spain

+34 · 10 numbersOpen

Australia

+61 · 8 numbersOpen

Germany

+49 · 7 numbersOpen

Argentina

+54 · 4 numbersOpen

Netherlands

+31 · 4 numbersOpen

Turkey

+90 · 4 numbersOpen

France

+33 · 3 numbersOpen

Iraq

+964 · 3 numbersOpen

Ireland

+353 · 3 numbersOpen

Malaysia

+60 · 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 temporary phone number

    Start with the country you need. Open a number to check its recent messages, then copy it from the inbox page.

  2. 2

    Request your SMS verification code

    Paste the number into the service’s verification form and request SMS. If the form fills in the country code, enter the rest of the number only.

  3. 3

    Read the new message in the inbox

    Return to the same number’s page. Match the sender and time to your request, then copy the new code. The inbox checks for updates automatically; you can also refresh it manually.

How to choose a temp phone number

Check when the number last received SMS

“Last SMS” shows the latest text recorded for that number. Open its inbox to check the sender and time before requesting your own message.

Compare messages received in 24 hours

The 24-hour count shows messages recorded for that number. A “New” badge refers to when we added the listing. Previous activity helps you compare numbers, but it cannot confirm acceptance of a new request.

Match the country and app

Start with a country the sender accepts. For a specific app, compare its latest SMS time and 24-hour activity count in the app directory.

Temporary phone numbers for SMS verification

Use the SMS app directory to find numbers with recorded messages from the service you need. Choose a country to compare that app’s latest SMS and 24-hour activity. These figures describe received messages; the sender decides whether it accepts a new request.

Temp numbers for WhatsApp and Telegram

For a US +1 destination, compare US numbers with WhatsApp SMS activity or US Telegram SMS inboxes. Check the app’s current phone-number requirements before using a public number. These web inboxes receive SMS; they cannot answer a verification call.

WhatsApp

186 numbersOpen

Telegram

186 numbersOpen

Instagram

181 numbersOpen

Facebook

186 numbersOpen

Pinterest

12 numbersOpen

TikTok

186 numbersOpen

Viber

159 numbersOpen

Messenger

25 numbersOpen

Snapchat

186 numbersOpen

Signal

186 numbersOpen

WeChat

176 numbersOpen

Discord

186 numbersOpen

What is a temp number?

A temp number is a phone number you use for a short task, such as receiving a verification code or testing SMS delivery. Each public number listed here has an inbox you can read on your phone, tablet or computer.

Temporary, disposable and virtual phone numbers

Temporary phone number and disposable phone number describe short-term use. Virtual phone number describes accessing a number through an online service. These names do not establish its line type or whether another website will accept it.

When a public SMS inbox is useful

Use a public number to test your own app or try a service that accepts shared numbers. It keeps your personal number out of that sign-up form. Incoming texts remain visible to other visitors, so use a number you control for private messages and accounts you need to keep.

Request a code for your own verification

Opening an inbox does not send a text. Request a new code from the service you are using, then match the sender and time in the inbox. Old codes belong to earlier requests. Our SMS verification guide explains the process.

Temp number and SMS verification questions

Will a temp phone number work with every website?

Each sending service decides which numbers it accepts. Shared numbers or particular line types may be rejected, even if that number received messages before. Use the app directory to compare recorded activity, and check the sender’s requirements before requesting a code.

Can I receive SMS online without a phone?

You can read incoming SMS on a computer or tablet by opening a listed number’s inbox. You do not need to put that number’s SIM into the device you are browsing on.

Why haven’t I received my SMS verification code?

Check the number and country code in the sending service. Confirm it chose SMS rather than a call or an in-app message, then follow its resend timer. If the service rejects the number, check its number requirements. Our SMS troubleshooting checklist covers the next checks.

Can I get a free temp number without registration?

Yes. You can open the public SMS inboxes listed on this page without creating an account. The country and number directories let you compare the available listings. Check the access label when browsing other number types, which may have different requirements.

Are temporary phone numbers VoIP or non-VoIP?

Line information varies by listing. Check the line-type label where one is shown on the number’s page. We do not have verified line-type information for every public number, so a free listing should not be assumed to be non-VoIP. Each sender sets its own acceptance rules.

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.

How long does it take to receive an OTP?

Delivery time depends on the sending service and network. The inbox checks for new messages automatically and has a manual refresh control. Refreshing the inbox only checks for messages already received; it does not make the sender deliver a code sooner.

Are free temp numbers private?

Public inboxes are shared: anyone who opens one can read its messages, including verification codes. Copying a number does not reserve it. Use a number you control for confidential messages, personal accounts and account recovery.

How long can I use a temporary phone number?

A public number may be removed or replaced, and future access is not guaranteed. You can return while its listing remains available, but opening the inbox does not reserve the number. Use a number you own and can keep for accounts you need to recover.

Can I receive SMS online with my own number?

This website displays texts delivered to numbers in its directory. It cannot open the inbox of an unlisted personal number or read the SMS on your SIM. To receive a message here, use a listed number and open that number’s inbox.

Recorded activity on our public SMS numbers

Compare recorded SMS activity on public numbers before choosing an inbox.

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24-hour receipt window: to UTC.

Available public numbers
186
Countries with numbers
27
Numbers with SMS in this window
186
SMS recorded in this window
43,682

A recorded SMS shows receipt by that number at the recorded time. Number acceptance and completed verification depend on the sending service.

Compare countries and read the daily report and methodology

If a requested code is missing, read what to check before resending a verification code. The help center also covers inbox and page problems.

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