# Temporary number

A temporary number is a real phone number reserved to you for a short time, typically 20 minutes, to receive one verification SMS, after which it returns to the pool.

## What is Temporary number?

A temporary number is a real phone number reserved to you for a short time, typically 20 minutes, to receive one verification SMS, after which it returns to the pool.

## Temporary vs rental

Temporary (activation) is for one code; rental keeps the same number for days or weeks with unlimited SMS. Use rentals for accounts you will log into again.

Source: https://smsnitro.com/glossary/temporary-number