Free Temporary Phone Number — Receive SMS Online
Pick a number below and use it right away — no signup. Every SMS it receives appears in its public inbox. Need the code to stay private? Get a private number that only you can see.
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Free number or private number?
Free numbers are shared with everyone who opens this page. That is fine for a quick test, but most big apps recognise shared numbers and refuse to send a code to them — and anyone could read the code if they did.
| Free public number | Private number | |
|---|---|---|
| Who can read the SMS | Anyone on the internet | Only you |
| Signup | None | Email; $0.10 welcome credit |
| WhatsApp, Telegram, Google… | Usually rejected (shared numbers) | Usually accepted; refunded if no SMS |
| Bank, payment and ID messages | Hidden — never shown | Shown only to you |
| Messages kept | 24 hours, public | In your dashboard |
| Cost | Free | Pay per number; price shown before you buy |
How a free temporary phone number works
Each number above is a real number on a mobile network, not a made-up one. Copy it, paste it where a site asks for your phone, and request the verification code. When the SMS arrives it shows up in that number's inbox on this page, usually within seconds. There is nothing to install and no account to create.
Because the inbox is public, a free phone number suits low-stakes things: trying an online service, checking how an app's sign-up works, or receiving a code you don't mind others seeing. Bank, payment and government messages are hidden, and every message is deleted after 24 hours.
When to switch to a private number
Social media apps, messaging apps and most big online services spot shared numbers and refuse to send them a code. If you need a number for WhatsApp, Telegram, Google or any account you plan to keep, a private number is the better choice: nobody else sees the SMS, and if it doesn't arrive within 20 minutes you get the money back automatically.
- Pick the app and country, and see the exact price before you buy.
- Pay per number with a card or crypto top-up. No subscription.
- Keep the same number from 2 hours up to 30 days with a rental.
- Use our SMS service from code too: SDKs, the notp CLI, an MCP server and webhooks.
Use it for your own accounts and follow each platform's terms; some platforms don't allow virtual phone numbers. See also temporary phone number for verification and receive SMS online.
Get a private temp number
Pick the app and country, see the exact price, and get a number only you can see. New accounts get $0.10 welcome credit. If no SMS arrives, you are refunded automatically.
Rules for free numbers
- Messages are public and deleted after 24 hours.
- Messages from banks, payment apps, crypto exchanges and government senders are hidden.
- Numbers change every few days. Do not use them for an account you want to keep.
- Use them for your own testing and sign-ups only, and follow each platform’s terms. Some platforms do not allow virtual numbers.
See our acceptable use policy. To report a message, email support@numberotp.com.
Frequently asked questions
- Are these temp numbers really free?
- Yes. The numbers on this page are free to use with no signup. They are public: every SMS they receive is shown here for anyone to read, and deleted after 24 hours.
- Why did my code not arrive on a free number?
- Free numbers are shared by everyone who visits this page, so many apps (WhatsApp, Telegram, Google and others) reject them or limit how often they send a code. If a code does not show up, a private number usually works better, and it is refunded automatically if no SMS arrives.
- Is it safe to use a free temp number?
- Only for things that do not matter if someone else sees the code. Anyone can read a public inbox and could use the same code. For any account you want to keep, use a private number that only you can see.
- Are these fake phone numbers?
- No. They are real mobile numbers that receive real SMS, which is why codes show up in their inboxes. A made-up number from a generator never receives anything and may belong to someone else.
- Why are some messages hidden?
- We hide messages from banks, payment apps, crypto exchanges and government senders. Free public numbers are not for money or ID, so those messages are never shown.
- How long does a free number last?
- Each free number stays for a few days and is then replaced. Messages are kept for 24 hours. Do not link a free number to an account you want to recover later.
- What is a private number and how much does it cost?
- A private number is yours alone while it is active: nobody else sees its messages. You pay per number and see the exact price before you buy. New accounts get $0.10 welcome credit, and if no SMS arrives the cost is refunded automatically.