Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How is this service free?

The service is supported by advertisements. If you don't see any, please consider disabling your adblocker.

Q: Can anyone see the contents of messages?

Yes, the numbers are shared and anyone can see the incoming messages. We block out part of the sender for more privacy.

Q: Do you send SMS (messages)?

We only provide inbound services. We do not send any messages. Since numbers are temporary, someone else may use it at another time.

Q: How long are SMS (messages) kept?

Messages are kept for about 7 days after being received.

Q: I need a number from a previous month, can you provide it?

No, all numbers are transient and replaced regularly. We can’t access old numbers.

Q: Are these fake phone numbers?

Our fake phone numbers are perfect for receiving SMS online. They include both VOIP (free) and non-VOIP (premium) options. You can use these numbers for verification when signing up for websites, ensuring your identity stays private.

Q: Can you get temporary phone numbers for free?

Yes, services like temp-number.com let you use a temporary phone number to receive SMS for free.

Is a phone number required to use temp-number.com?

No, just a recent browser like Google Chrome. Make sure it’s updated.

Q: This is great!

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