Step-by-Step Guide

1

Select a Virtual Number

Choose one of our available temporary phone numbers from the list on our homepage. We offer numbers from multiple countries including the US, UK, Canada, and more.

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2

Use for Verification

Enter the selected phone number when a website, app, or service asks for your phone number for verification or registration purposes.

Works with WhatsApp, Facebook, Google, Twitter, Telegram, and hundreds more!

3

Receive SMS Instantly

View the incoming SMS messages and verification codes in real-time on our website. No delays, no waiting - messages appear as soon as they're received.

Messages are automatically refreshed every 30 seconds.

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Key Features

Real-time Reception

Our service delivers SMS messages instantly as soon as they're received by our system. You don't need to refresh the page manually - messages appear automatically.

Multiple Countries

Choose from a variety of phone numbers from different countries, allowing you to bypass regional restrictions and access services that might be limited to specific countries.

No Registration

Our service is completely anonymous and requires no registration. You don't need to create an account or provide any personal information to use our service.

100% Free

Receive SMS is completely free to use. We don't charge any fees, and there are no premium features or hidden costs. All features are available to all users.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Receive SMS is completely free to use. We don't charge any fees, and there are no premium features or hidden costs. All of our virtual phone numbers and SMS receiving capabilities are available to all users at no cost.

Receive SMS works with most websites and apps that require phone verification, including popular platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Google, Twitter, Telegram, and many more. However, some services may block virtual or temporary phone numbers from their verification systems. In such cases, you might need to try different numbers or use a different verification method.

For privacy and security reasons, all SMS messages are automatically deleted after 24 hours. We recommend copying any important information from the messages as soon as you receive them, as they will not be available indefinitely.

Yes, Receive SMS is designed with privacy and anonymity in mind. We do not collect or store personal information about our users, and we automatically delete all SMS messages after 24 hours. However, it's important to note that the SMS messages received are publicly visible on our website, so you should not use this service for receiving sensitive or confidential information.

If you don't receive an SMS message after using one of our virtual phone numbers, here are a few things you can try:

Wait a few minutes - sometimes there can be delays in the SMS delivery system.
Click the "Refresh Messages" button to manually refresh the messages.
Try a different phone number from our list.
Check if the service you're using accepts virtual or temporary phone numbers.

If you still don't receive the message, it's possible that the service has blocked our numbers or doesn't support virtual phone numbers for verification.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues while using Receive SMS, here are some common troubleshooting tips:

Messages Not Appearing

Click the "Refresh Messages" button
Check your internet connection
Try a different browser
Clear your browser cache

Number Not Accepted

Ensure you've entered the number correctly (including the country code)
Try a different number from our list
Check if the service accepts virtual numbers
Some services may have country restrictions

Still having issues? Visit our homepage to select a different phone number or try again later.

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