Temporary phone numbers for SMS verification
Get a disposable number to receive a one-time verification code — without giving out your own. Pick a service and country, get a number, and read the code in seconds. Refunded automatically if none arrives.
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Temporary number
- From 95 credits (£0.95) per verification
- Auto-refund if no code arrives
- Your personal number stays private
Pay per verification · No subscription
From ~£0.55 per verification · No subscription · Auto-refunds
How to receive an SMS code online
Three steps from sign-up to verified.
Pick a service and country
Choose the platform you need to verify — WhatsApp, Google, Telegram, a marketplace or any other — and the country you want the number in.
Get your temporary number
We reserve a disposable number and show it instantly. Enter it on the service exactly as you would your own mobile number.
Receive the code
The one-time verification code appears in your dashboard within seconds. Copy it, complete the sign-up, and the number retires itself.
When a temporary number beats your own — privacy, cost, and country choice.
Any time you need to receive one code and move on, a disposable number is the cleaner option.
Protect your privacy
Sign up to a new app or marketplace without exposing your personal number to spam, resale or data breaches.
Separate work and personal
Verify tools and platforms for your business without tying them to a staff member's private mobile number.
Verify from any country
Some services only accept a local number. Pick a number in the right country and verify from anywhere in the world.
One-off sign-ups
For an account you only need to verify once, a disposable number is cheaper and cleaner than buying a second SIM.
Everything in your verification numbers
Disposable numbers, instant codes, and a wallet that only charges you for verifications that land.
Guides for every service
How verification works on each platform — code formats, common snags, and what a verification costs.
Or see all services on the receive SMS online page.
Temporary number FAQ
Common questions about disposable numbers and SMS verification.
What is a temporary phone number?
A temporary phone number is a disposable, single-use number you rent for a short time to receive an SMS — usually a one-time verification code (OTP). You use it in place of your personal number, receive the code, and the number retires. It keeps your real number private and off marketing lists.
How do I receive an SMS verification code online?
In Line, open Verify, pick the service you need to verify and a country, then get a number. Enter that number on the service. When the service sends its verification code, it appears in your Line dashboard within seconds — copy it in and you are done.
Which services can I verify?
Popular options include WhatsApp, Telegram, Google, Instagram, Facebook and many marketplaces and finance apps, plus an 'Any service' option that works with most sites that send a numeric code. Availability and price vary by country and service.
What happens if no code arrives?
If the verification code does not arrive before the temporary number expires, your credits are refunded automatically. You can also cancel a waiting number yourself and get an instant refund. You only pay for verifications that succeed.
How much does a temporary number cost?
You pay per verification using prepaid credits (1 credit = 1p). A single verification typically costs from around 55 credits (about £0.55), depending on the service and country. There is no subscription and no monthly line rental.
Is this the same as a permanent virtual number?
No. A temporary number is single-use and made for receiving one code. If you want a lasting number for two-way business SMS and calls, see Line's virtual SMS number and business phone number features instead.
Can I use a temporary number for anything?
Temporary numbers are for lawful account verification and privacy. They must not be used to break another service's terms, evade bans, or commit fraud. Use is subject to Line's acceptable use policy.
Get your first temporary number
Sign up, top up a few credits, and receive your first verification code in under a minute. No subscription, no line rental.
- Disposable numbers in 14+ countries
- Codes delivered to your dashboard in seconds
- Automatic refund if no code arrives
- Pay per verification — from a few pence
- Your personal number stays private
- No subscription — cancel any time
Prices exclude VAT. Full pricing
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