Sample messages — just an example of how a code looks. Tap a real number below to open its inbox.
Free Temporary Phone Number — Receive SMS Online
Pick a free temporary number, use it where a verification code is needed, and read the SMS in its public inbox. No registration. No SIM card. 100% free.
✦ Free forever • No sign-up • Many countries • Codes in seconds
Free Temporary Phone Numbers
Choose a number, enter it in the sign-up form, then open its inbox below — the verification code appears here.
More countries — a wider directory
Numbers from more countries, listed from a wider public directory. Tap a number to open its inbox here — these inboxes are hosted on the source site, so the panel below explains how to read them there.
Source: SMS24.me — a free public number directory. TempNumber only lists these numbers; the inboxes themselves are on SMS24.me.
How it works
Pick a number
Choose the country the service accepts — for example a US number for an American website or a UK number for a British one. Newest numbers are listed first.
Use it to sign up
Copy the number with its country code and paste it into the form that asks for a phone number. Ask the service to send the code.
Read the code here
Open the number's inbox. New messages appear at the top, usually within a few seconds to a few minutes. The inbox refreshes itself every 15 seconds.
Why use a temporary number?
🚫 No spam calls
Stores and websites cannot call or text your real number. Their messages go to a number you can throw away.
🕵️ Keep your number private
No name, no personal data. Your real phone number stays private — sign-ups and trials go to a number you can throw away.
⚡ Instant
One click and you have a working number. No SIM card, no app, no waiting for delivery.
💰 100% free
Free forever. Pick as many numbers as you like, as often as you like.
🔑 Verification codes
Sign-up codes and one-time passwords arrive here just like in a normal inbox.
🌍 Many countries
Live inboxes for numbers from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, plus a directory with numbers from Germany, France and 20+ more countries.
What is a temporary phone number?
A temporary phone number — also called a temp number, disposable number or virtual phone number — is a real mobile number whose incoming SMS are shown on a public web page. Nearly every app, website and online store today asks for a phone number before it lets you in. Give them your real number and you get spam calls and texts forever, and if that store is ever hacked, your real number ends up on spam lists. A temporary number solves this: it receives the verification code you need, and then you move on. If it is ever compromised, you lose nothing — just pick a new one. Learn more about TempNumber.
Common uses: free trials, testing your own app, forums and downloads that demand a phone number, and any form you do not trust with your real number.
Important: a temporary number is for sign-ups and one-time codes. Never use it for banking, password recovery, or any account you cannot afford to lose — the inbox is public and the number is shared.
How verification codes arrive
Most apps and websites send a 4–6 digit verification code by SMS to the number you enter when you sign up. With TempNumber, that code arrives in the inbox above within seconds — just like a real phone, but without giving away your own number. Copy the code and paste it into the form. The inbox refreshes itself every 15 seconds, so you rarely even need to press Refresh. See the full step-by-step in our temporary number guide.
A fair warning: WhatsApp, Telegram, Google and similar platforms often block shared virtual numbers. If the code never arrives, that is the platform's own rule — try a newer number from the top of the list, or use your own SIM card number for that service.
TempNumber vs a virtual number
A paid virtual number is private and stays yours for as long as you pay — it works for almost every service, including WhatsApp and Google. A free temporary number is the opposite: it costs nothing, but the inbox is public, anyone can read the messages, and some platforms block it. TempNumber is the free option: perfect for one-off sign-ups, testing and trials, and for checking whether a service sends texts at all. For anything private or long term, use your own SIM or a paid virtual number that only you control.
Frequently asked questions
What is a temporary phone number?
A temporary phone number is a real mobile number whose incoming SMS are shown on a public web page. You enter the number in a sign-up form, and the verification code appears in the inbox here.
Do I need to register to use TempNumber?
No. Pick a number from the list and open its inbox. No name, no password, no sign-up, no SIM card.
Is TempNumber free?
Yes, TempNumber is 100% free. The numbers listed here are free public numbers. There is no paid plan.
How many countries are supported?
The main list shows live numbers from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, and the “More countries” section lists numbers from a public directory that covers 20+ countries.
More questions? See the full TempNumber FAQ.