A number for the sign‑up.
Not for life.

SMS Activate gives you a real virtual number in 50+ countries and shows the verification code in seconds — so Telegram, WhatsApp, Google and 35+ other services never learn your personal number.

Live on both stores · one-time credit packs, no subscription

Works with the sign-ups you actually do

Telegram, WhatsApp, Google, Instagram and 35+ more services

Three steps, about thirty seconds

Pick a service and a country

Choose what you're signing up for — Telegram, WhatsApp, Google, 35+ services — and where the number should be from.

Get a real number instantly

The app hands you a live virtual number. Paste it into the sign-up form like any other phone number.

The code lands in the app

The verification SMS shows up on screen within seconds. Tap once to copy the code, finish the sign-up, done.

Built for people who guard their number

Developers testing sign-up flows, marketers running accounts, and anyone tired of “enter your phone number to continue.”

Your real number stays yours

Sign up for anything without handing your personal number to one more database, mailing list, or data breach.

35+ services, 50+ countries

From Telegram and WhatsApp to Steam and Tinder — with numbers from Europe, Asia, the Americas and more.

Codes in seconds, not minutes

Numbers are live the moment you get them. The SMS appears right in the app with one-tap copy.

Pay per code, no subscription

Buy a pack of activations once and spend them whenever. No monthly plan, no auto-renew, credits don't expire.

No SIM, no eSIM, no contracts

Nothing to install in your phone's settings and nothing tied to your identity. Just open the app.

Cancel pending numbers anytime

If a number doesn't fit, cancel the pending activation right from the app and grab a different one.

Pay for codes, not for a plan

Credits are one-time in-app purchases. Spend one credit per activation, whenever you need it — this month or next year.

1activation

One sign-up, one code. Perfect first test.

Popular
5activations

For a batch of accounts or ongoing testing.

10activations

Best value per code for heavy users.

Current pack prices are shown in the app — they vary by store and region.

Questions, answered

What exactly is a virtual number?+

A real phone number that exists on a carrier network but isn't tied to a SIM card in your pocket. It can receive SMS like any other number — you use it for the verification step, and your personal number never enters the picture.

How fast does the code arrive?+

Usually within seconds of the service sending it. The activation screen updates live, so you'll see the SMS text and the code the moment it lands.

Which services can I verify?+

35+ popular services including Telegram, WhatsApp, Google, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Discord, Tinder, Steam, PayPal and more — each with its own list of available countries.

What if the code never arrives?+

You can cancel a pending activation directly in the app and take another number or try a different country. Support is one message away if anything looks off.

Do my credits expire?+

No. Activation packs are one-time purchases, not subscriptions — unused activations stay on your balance until you spend them, and restore across devices with your store account.

Is this legal to use?+

Yes — receiving SMS on a virtual number is a standard tool for privacy, QA and development. You're responsible for complying with the terms of the services you sign up for.