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Temporary Phone Numbers Made Easy
Get instant access to temporary phone numbers across the globe. Perfect for verification codes, testing, and maintaining your privacy online.
Global Coverage
Access numbers from multiple countries worldwide. Perfect for international verification needs.
Real-Time Reception
Messages appear instantly. No delays, no refreshing needed. Always stay up-to-date.
Secure & Private
End-to-end encryption ensures your messages stay private. No data retention, no tracking.
How to get Temp Number
1
Select a Number
Choose from our list of available phone numbers from different countries. Click the copy icon to copy the number.
- Green status indicates number is ready to use
- Numbers show their last usage time
- Choose from multiple countries for better compatibility
2
Use the Number
Enter the temporary phone number where you need to receive an SMS verification code or message.
- Works with most verification services
- Use the exact format as shown
- Keep the page open while waiting
3
Receive Messages
Wait for the SMS to arrive. Messages appear instantly on your screen. No refresh needed!
- Messages appear in real-time
- Copy verification codes with one click
- Messages are stored for 24 hours
Important Tips:
- Numbers are shared and temporary - use them only for verification purposes
- Messages are automatically deleted after 24 hours
- If a number doesn't work, try another one from a different country
- Don't use for critical or permanent services
Best Practices:
Do's:
- Use for temporary verifications
- Try different numbers if needed
- Copy numbers exactly as shown
- Keep the page open while waiting
Don'ts:
- Use for banking or financial services
- Share received codes with others
- Use for long-term services
- Expect to receive non-verification SMS
Temporary Phone Number
Follow along with this interactive example of verifying a Twitter account using smss.net
Open Your Service Sign Up Form
Start by opening sign up page and fill in your details. When you reach the phone verification step, keep this tab open.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about smss.net
smss.net provides temporary phone numbers that you can use to receive SMS messages. When someone sends a message to your temporary number, it appears instantly in your dashboard.
Yes, the numbers are temporary and are automatically recycled after a period of inactivity. This ensures privacy and maintains a fresh pool of available numbers.
We currently support numbers from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, Australia and more. Our coverage is constantly expanding to meet user needs.
The availability of numbers can vary as they may be disabled from time to time due to various factors. While we strive to keep numbers active as long as possible, we recommend having backup numbers ready for your verification needs.
There's no limit to the number of messages you can receive while using a number. However, we monitor for abuse to maintain service quality.
Yes, the basic service is completely free. We maintain the service through minimal, non-intrusive advertising.
No, this service is for receiving SMS messages only. This helps maintain privacy and prevent abuse of the service.
No, messages received through our service are publicly visible to anyone using the same number. Do not use this service for private or sensitive communications.
If you don't receive an expected message within 5 minutes, try selecting a different number. Some services may block temporary numbers.
No, this service is designed for temporary verification purposes only. The numbers are shared and temporary, making them unsuitable for business use. For business needs, we recommend obtaining dedicated phone numbers through a traditional telecom provider.