Virtual number for Telegram
Telegram can send login codes by SMS. On an Inbox Number number you keep, you'll still receive the next code when you sign in on a new device. Telegram may refuse some virtual numbers.
Get StartedDelivered and managed by Inbox Number: one account, one bill, one support team.
Why keeping the number matters
Telegram ties your account to your phone number. If a number is recycled to someone else, you can lose access. A monthly Inbox Number number stays yours while you renew it.
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.
Telegram's rules
Use the number for your own account. Telegram's terms ban spam and bulk abuse.
Good to know
- Telegram often sends codes inside the app first; SMS is used when requested
- Renew the number so it stays yours
- Some virtual numbers are refused
- Read codes in your browser on any device
FAQ
Will Telegram accept my number?
Usually, but Telegram decides which numbers it accepts and can refuse virtual numbers.
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.