Disposable Numbers / One-Time Use Numbers

Disposable Numbers (One-Time Use Numbers) #

Disposable numbers are made for one-time SMS verification—so you can sign up or verify an account without giving out your personal phone number. They’re real SIM-based, non-VoIP numbers, which helps with platforms that reject VoIP.

When to use a disposable number #

Use a one-time number if you:

• Only need one SMS code to finish signup
• Want maximum privacy (use it once, then it’s gone)
• Don’t expect the platform to ask for more codes later

If you think you’ll need future re-verification (logins, security checks, device changes), a long-term rental is usually the safer option.

How to use a one-time number (step-by-step) #

1. Sign in to your MobileSMS.io dashboard
2. Top up credits (minimum deposit applies)
3. Choose One-Time, then pick:
   • Country
   • Platform/service (or choose “Other” if it isn’t listed)
4. Click Get Number (we automatically assign one based on your selection)
5. Enter the number on the site/app you’re verifying, then watch the code arrive in your dashboard in real time

Pricing & billing (no surprises) #

• Starts at: $3.50 per SMS received
• Price depends on: country + platform (example: USA Facebook $4.50, USA Google $4.25)
• No hidden fees: credits are only deducted when an SMS is successfully received

Platform coverage #

Disposable numbers work with 1,200+ services (social, email, messaging, marketplaces, finance, and more).

Important limits to know #

• One-time numbers are single-use (you can’t “keep” or reuse them later).
• MobileSMS.io is built for receiving SMS verification codes (not a full phone plan).
• Some services require two-way SMS. MobileSMS.io is one-way (receive-only), so those platforms won’t work.

Troubleshooting: not receiving the SMS #

If a code doesn’t show up:

• Make sure your IP/location roughly matches the country of the number
• If the platform blocked the number, try another number
• For stricter platforms, consider “cleaner” setup (separate browser profile / stable environment)