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How renting a number works, and what happens when it doesn't.

What exactly am I buying?

A single-use phone number that receives one SMS verification code. You pick the service you are signing up to, we rent a matching number, and the code appears on your dashboard as soon as it arrives.

How long do I have?

Each number is held for 20 minutes. If the code has not arrived by then the rental closes on its own and the charge is returned to your wallet automatically. You do not have to ask.

What if no code ever arrives?

You are refunded in full. Your balance is only kept when a code is actually delivered, so an unused number costs you nothing.

Can I cancel early?

Yes, any time before the code lands, and you get the money back. Once a code has been delivered the rental cannot be cancelled: the message was received and the number was used.

Can I reuse a number, or get a second code on it?

No. Each rental is for one verification. If a service sends a second code to the same number while the rental is still open you will see it, but once the rental closes the number is released back to the pool and cannot be recovered.

Which services and countries do you cover?

Currently 45 services across 1 countries. The full list with live prices is on the pricing section of the home page, and it changes as supply does.

Are these VoIP numbers?

No. They are carrier-issued mobile numbers, which is why they are accepted by services that reject VoIP ranges.

How do I pay?

You fund a wallet, and each rental is deducted from that balance. Prices shown across the site are what you pay. There is no separate fee per number.

Is there an API?

Yes. Rent numbers, poll for codes, or have them pushed to you by webhook. The key, the endpoint reference and the webhook settings are on the API page once you have an account.

Still stuck?

Support contact details are being set up. In the meantime, keep the order ID from your history page. It identifies the exact rental.

See also Terms and Privacy.