Receive SMS online on your own private number
Inbox Number gives you a virtual phone number and an inbox in your browser. Every text sent to your number, including OTP codes and SMS verification messages, appears there. Your messages are private: no public number lists, nobody else can read them.
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How receiving SMS online works
- 01Create an account with your email or Google.
- 02Choose a number from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom or Australia and pay from your balance or with crypto.
- 03Use the number where you need it. Incoming texts and verification codes show up in your inbox, ready to copy.
What people use it for
- Receiving verification codes for business and marketplace accounts you own
- Getting texts from customers on a local number
- Keeping sign-up codes away from your personal phone
- Running an online business from another country
Two ways to receive SMS online
Business number (monthly or yearly)
A private US, Canadian, UK or Australian number that stays yours. Codes and customer texts arrive in your inbox.
One-time OTP number
A temporary US, Canadian or UK number for a single verification code. If no code arrives, cancel and the price goes back to your balance.
Good to know
- Numbers are virtual numbers that work over the internet, not mobile SIM numbers
- Some apps, banks and payment services reject virtual numbers, so check before you rely on one
- Only for accounts you own; bulk or automated account creation isn't allowed
- Help by email at support@inboxnumber.com
Frequently asked questions
Can I receive SMS online without a SIM card?
Yes. Your Inbox Number number works over the internet and texts appear in your browser inbox. You don't need a SIM card, a phone or an app.
Is this a free public SMS number?
No. Free receive-SMS websites show everyone's messages on a public page. An Inbox Number number is yours alone, and only you can read the texts it receives.
Which countries can I get a number from?
The United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.
Can I receive OTP codes and SMS verification messages?
Yes, codes sent by SMS arrive in your inbox. Some services block virtual numbers, so it won't work everywhere.
What does it cost?
Business numbers start at $6.40 per month, with 25% off when you pay yearly. For a single code you can use a one-time OTP number instead.