Receive SMS online with a virtual phone number, without giving out your own number.
SMS For U gives you a temporary number for one verification code. Pick a service and a country, get a number in seconds, and your OTP code appears right in the app. Your personal number stays private.
HOW IT WORKS
• Choose the service you want to sign up for
• Pick a country: numbers from many countries
• Get your virtual number in seconds
• Your SMS verification code appears in the app, with a notification and a copy button
WHEN PEOPLE USE A TEMP NUMBER
• Text verification for a new account, without your real phone number
• A temporary phone number for one verification code
• A virtual phone number from the USA or many other countries, depending on the service
• Receive SMS online in the app instead of on your SIM
PAY ONLY FOR CODES THAT ARRIVE
You pay per number, no subscription, no account, no tokens. If no code arrives, try another number at no extra cost or get your money back automatically.
WHY A SECOND NUMBER
• Keep your real phone number private
• Avoid spam and marketing messages after signing up
• Receive a one-time password (OTP) without sharing your SIM number
• Test apps and sign-up flows with a temporary number
GOOD TO KNOW
• Numbers receive SMS codes only: no calls, no outgoing messages
• Each temporary number is meant for one verification code
• No sign-up needed: open the app and start
• Available in 11 languages
Please use SMS For U only in line with the terms of the services you sign up for. Banking, payment and crypto services are not supported.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is a virtual number?
A phone number that is not tied to the SIM in your phone. You use it to receive SMS verification codes (OTP) online and keep your own number private.
How fast does the code arrive?
Usually within seconds. If no code arrives, try another number at no extra cost or get your money back.
Do I need an account?
No. Open the app, choose a service and a country, and start.
Is there a subscription?
No. You pay per number, as a single purchase.
Can I call or send SMS with the number?
No. The numbers only receive SMS codes.
Which countries are available?
Numbers from many countries. The app shows which countries are available for your service before you pay.