Phone number for Google and Gmail verification
Google can text verification and recovery codes to a phone number. A private Inbox Number number you keep means those codes keep reaching you. Google may refuse some virtual numbers.
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Use it for recovery, not just sign-up
A recovery number only helps if it's still yours later. Keep your Inbox Number number active and your recovery codes keep arriving in your browser inbox.
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.
Google's rules
Google's terms don't allow abusive or automated account creation. Use the number for accounts you own.
Good to know
- Google decides which numbers it accepts
- Keep the number for 2-step verification and recovery
- Codes arrive in your browser on any device
- US and UK numbers are the most common choice
FAQ
Will Google accept the number?
Sometimes. Google may reject VoIP or virtual numbers; there's no way to know in advance.
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.