Temporary phone number for verification
Inbox Number offers two kinds of temporary number: a one-time OTP number for a single verification code, and a private monthly number you can keep as long as you need it.
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One-time OTP number
Pick a service and a country (US, Canada or UK), see the price and get a number. If no code arrives, cancel and the price goes back to your balance. OTP numbers are in beta for pilot accounts.
Monthly number
Rent a US, Canadian, UK or Australian number by the month or year. You keep it, so you can sign in again later and receive new codes.
A private number, not a public inbox
Free receive-SMS websites post every message on a public page, so anyone can read the codes sent to those numbers. With Inbox Number the number is rented to you alone and only you can read its messages.
What to expect
These are virtual numbers that work over the internet. Many services accept them, but some apps, banks and payment services refuse virtual numbers, so check a service's rules before you rely on one. Use a number only for accounts you own.
Which one to choose
- One code, once: a one-time OTP number
- An account you'll sign in to again: a monthly number you keep
- Customer texts: a monthly business number
- Short trips: a monthly number you cancel by not renewing
FAQ
Is a temporary number free?
No. Free numbers are public and shared. Ours are private and paid, so nobody else sees your codes.
How much does it cost?
Business numbers cost $6.40 a month for the US and Canada, $6.45 for the UK and $19.50 for Australia, with 25% off when you pay yearly and no setup fee. Pay from your balance or with cryptocurrency.
Will it work with every service?
No. Some services block virtual numbers. Check the service's rules first; if you only need a single code, a one-time OTP number is refunded to your balance when no code arrives.