SMS Activate

SMS Activate provides private virtual phone numbers for receiving SMS verification codes from 70+ services like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Google without sharing your personal number. The service rents dedicated numbers for a 28-day term starting from $8.00, with prices ranging up to $171.00 depending on the country and live demand. Numbers are final and non-refundable once issued, though refunds cover unused balance or verified technical faults on the company's side.

Numbers are rented for 28 days and renew automatically if auto-renew is active, but you can turn it off on the number's screen. If your balance cannot cover the renewal, the system reminds you daily during the last 7 days, and a lapsed number can still be bought back within 7 days.

Users can top up their balance with cryptocurrency such as USDT, BTC, or TON, or via bank card in USD. Payers in Russia or those using Russian accounts can also pay with cards in RUB, and the Telegram bot @PrivatePhoneBot accepts Telegram Stars once linked.

The Number Watcher alerts users when a matching digit pattern or exact number appears in the catalog and can optionally auto-buy it. The first watch is free, while each additional watch costs $10.00 per month.

The business is located at 101 Greenfield Rd, London, London, E1 1EJ. Support is available via email at support@sms-activate.app or through the Telegram account @BestVoipTelegram, with replies typically occurring within 24 hours.

The service supports verification codes from over 70 platforms including TikTok, Instagram, OpenAI, Discord, Facebook, PayPal, Apple, and Google. Users are advised to check the live stock and prices on the Virtual numbers page before purchasing.

Most codes arrive within a few minutes of the platform sending them, though the company does not publish a specific delivery rate. Users are recommended to test a number on their platform before relying on it for critical verifications.

A private number costs between $8.00 and $9.00 per 28-day period, while the Number Watcher ranges from free to $10.00 per month per extra watch. Incoming calls and SMS are charged to the balance at a per-country tariff shown before renting, with unanswered calls being free.

The service is built for developers and testers who need private numbers for SMS verification across various services. Key benefits include keeping your real number private, receiving codes instantly in your dashboard, and maintaining a dedicated line for as long as needed.

Some reviewers note that confirmation codes arrive instantly and there have been no failures during their time of use. However, some users on Reddit mention that the service has closed or shut down recently, leading others to look for alternatives like HeroSMS.

To get started, create a free account on the site, top up your balance in crypto or by bank card, and select a platform and country to get a virtual number. The verification code will appear in your account dashboard and in Telegram if alerts are turned on.

The countries in stock are listed live on the numbers page with their specific prices before purchase, as stock changes frequently. The exact price and availability are shown before you pay, ensuring transparency for each region.

A private number receives SMS and voice calls for any service, but incoming calls (per minute) and SMS are charged to your balance at a per-country tariff. With a zero balance, the number keeps working on a small advance shown with the tariff, and SMS keep arriving.

Withdrawals are paid in USDT (TRON, BSC, TON) and are made via the website's Account, Transfers tab or the Telegram bot. Up to $100 a day per person is paid automatically within minutes, while amounts above that require a request to support.

The official website of SMS Activate is sms-activate.app.