What Is a Virtual SMS Number
A virtual number is a phone number that exists only in the carrier's network and is not tied to a physical SIM card. It allows you to receive SMS messages online — in a browser, app, or via API.
Such numbers are used by developers, marketers, QA engineers, and regular users who want to sign up for a service without sharing their personal number.
Why You Need a Virtual Number
- Account registration — Telegram, WhatsApp*, VK, Google, Instagram*, and 700+ other services require SMS verification.
- Privacy — no need to share your personal phone on sketchy websites.
- Automation — bulk registration via API for business tasks: testing, marketing, monitoring.
- International numbers — get a number from 50+ countries without roaming or physical SIMs.
How It Works on SMSCodex
- Choose a service and country — the catalog has 700+ services and numbers from 50+ countries.
- Pay for the number — prices start from $0.05. We accept crypto (USDT, TRX, TON) and bank cards.
- Receive the SMS — the code arrives in your dashboard or via API, typically within 5–30 seconds.
- Auto-refund — if no SMS arrives, your money is returned automatically.
One-Time Activation vs Rental
One-time activation — the number is issued for a single SMS. Ideal for one-off registrations. Starting from $0.05.
Number rental — the number is reserved for 20 minutes to 30 days. You can receive unlimited SMS. Perfect for 2FA, password recovery, and long-term projects. Starting from $1/day.
Who Is It For
- Developers — REST API + WebSocket for real-time code delivery. SDKs for Python, Node.js, PHP.
- SMM managers — managing multiple social media accounts.
- QA engineers — testing registration and verification flows.
- Regular users — protecting privacy when signing up on new websites.
Get Started Now
Register on SMSCodex, top up from $1, and get your first number in seconds. Available 24/7.
* Meta Platforms Inc. (Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp) activity is recognized as extremist and banned in the Russian Federation.