How virtual numbers for SMS work

Renting a number helps when a service demands SMS confirmation and you would rather not give out your own.

1. Pick a service and a country in the “SMS” section.
2. Get the number and enter it on the site where you are signing up.
3. The code arrives in your dashboard within a few minutes.

What to know upfront

• The number is issued for temporary use. Once the rental ends it returns to the shared pool and may go to someone else.
• You most likely will not be able to recover an account registered to a rented number — set up other recovery methods right away.
• These numbers must not be used for banking, payment or government services.
• If no code arrives within the allotted time, the rental is cancelled and the money returns to your balance.