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Choose a country and open a free temporary phone number’s SMS inbox. Public messages are visible to everyone.

Recent SMS inboxes from different countries

Open an inbox to check its messages, then copy the number you need.

United States+1 346 648 3412 — View messagesNew — Added in the past week
SMS received (24h)731Last SMS
Instagram
United Kingdom+44 757 696 9457 — View messagesNew — Added in the past week
SMS received (24h)605Last SMS
Telegram
Canada+1 438 798 5735 — View messages
SMS received (24h)637Last SMS
Instagram
India+91 965 277 0152 — View messages
SMS received (24h)709Last SMS
WhatsApp
Germany+49 151 203 7278 — View messages
SMS received (24h)652Last SMS
WhatsApp
Brazil+55 613 686 3247 — View messages
SMS received (24h)705Last SMS
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Free temporary phone numbers by country

Choose a country to compare its public SMS numbers and recent activity. Start with free USA temp numbers (+1), free UK temp numbers (+44) or free Canada temp phone numbers (+1).

Each card shows the country’s calling code and available number count. To check recent additions across countries, browse the newly added phone numbers.

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 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.

How to choose a temp phone number

Check the last SMS time

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

Compare the 24-hour count

“SMS received (24h)” counts recorded texts during that period. A “New” label shows that we recently added the listing; it does not tell you when the phone line was issued.

Look for your app’s activity

On an app page, the latest app SMS and 24-hour count refer to texts identified for that service. Use these figures to compare numbers for the app you need.

Looking for a number for a particular app?

Use the SMS app directory to compare a service’s latest texts, then filter by country. Numbers with the newest recorded SMS from that app appear first.

For a US +1 destination, compare temporary US numbers for WhatsApp SMS or US Telegram SMS inboxes. Check the sender’s number requirements and code destination before requesting a text.

WhatsApp

186 numbersOpen

Telegram

183 numbersOpen

Instagram

180 numbersOpen

Facebook

186 numbersOpen

Pinterest

12 numbersOpen

TikTok

186 numbersOpen

Viber

148 numbersOpen

Messenger

23 numbersOpen

Snapchat

183 numbersOpen

Signal

185 numbersOpen

WeChat

170 numbersOpen

Discord

186 numbersOpen

What is a temporary phone number?

A temporary phone number is a number you use for a short task. On Receive SMS Live, the free public numbers listed above have browser inboxes for incoming texts. You can open an inbox on your phone, tablet or computer.

Use a temp number for a short task

A public inbox can help you test SMS delivery from your own app or try a service that accepts temporary numbers. You can read the messages without creating an account. For accounts you need to keep, use a phone number you control.

Choose a number in the phone number directory, then request a new text from the sending service. Existing codes belong to earlier requests. Our SMS verification guide explains how to match a new code to your request.

Compare recorded SMS activity

Our public SMS activity report compares recorded receipts by country and explains how we count them. It measures incoming messages, not how often an app accepts a number. Check the individual inbox for its latest texts.

Temp number and online SMS questions

Will a temp phone number work with every app?

Each service decides which numbers it accepts. An earlier message shows past delivery; it does not confirm that the service will accept the number for your request. Check the sender’s requirements and use the app directory to compare recent activity.

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.

What should I check if my requested SMS is missing?

Confirm the country code and phone number in the sender’s form, and check that it selected SMS rather than a call or an in-app message. Follow that service’s resend timer. If it rejects the number, check its requirements before trying another listing. See our SMS troubleshooting checklist.

Is a free temp number available without registration?

Public inboxes are free to open without an account. Look for the public access label on the number’s page. Members-only and private numbers have different access requirements.

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.

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.

How long can I use a free temp phone number?

There is no fixed ten-minute lifetime for a public listing. You can return while it remains available, but viewing it does not reserve the number or guarantee future access. For account recovery, use a number you own and can keep.

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.

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
43,700

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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