Temporary number for Epic Games verification
Epic Games accounts are created with an email, but Epic asks for a phone number when you turn on SMS two-factor authentication, which Fortnite requires for gifting, competitive play and some Creator features. Epic sends a 6-digit code by SMS. Its filters accept some VoIP numbers and reject others, and Epic limits how many accounts one number can secure. SMS Nitro reserves a number for 20 minutes; read the code in your dashboard and pay only if the code arrives, otherwise the refund is automatic.
Can I verify Epic Games with a temporary number?
Yes. Pick Epic Games in the catalog, choose a country (United States, United Kingdom, Germany have the best recent results), enter the number in the app and read the 6-digit code in your dashboard. The number is reserved for 20 minutes and you are charged only when the SMS arrives. Epic Games accepts numbers from most countries; physical-SIM pools pass the strictest checks. Numbers for Epic Games are unlimited and never run out.
- Availability
- Unlimited: Epic Games numbers never run out, available 24/7
- Price
- From $0.08 per code (Philippines, last snapshot)
- Code format
- 6 digits by SMS
- VoIP numbers
- Sometimes rejected: physical SIM recommended
- Number reserved for
- 20 minutes
- Billing
- Only when the code arrives; automatic refund otherwise
- Best countries
- United States, United Kingdom, Germany
Epic Games number prices by country
Fixed public prices per delivered code. Logged in, you see the live price and success rate before confirming.
| Country | Code | Price per code |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | +63 | $0.08 |
| Indonesia | +62 | $0.09 |
| United Kingdom | +44 | $0.13 |
| United States | +1 | $0.17 |
| Canada | +1 | $0.17 |
| Germany | +49 | $0.25 |
| Poland | +48 | $0.72 |
Prices snapshot from 2026-10-31. Charged only when the SMS arrives.
Best countries for this app
How to get a Epic Games verification code
Choose Epic Games in the catalog
Pick a country; the price is shown before you confirm.
Enter the number in the app
Select the country code and type the number in Epic Games's sign-up or verification screen.
Read the 6-digit code
It appears in your dashboard within seconds of being sent.
Pay only if it arrives
No SMS within 20 minutes means the amount returns to your balance.
Why use a temporary number for Epic Games?
- Fortnite requires 2FA before you can send gifts or enter tournaments; SMS is the quickest method to turn on.
- Parents setting up a child's Epic account who do not want their own number attached to it.
- Studios and testers verifying QA accounts on the Epic Games Store without using staff phones.
- Keep your personal mobile off a public gaming account that shows up on leaderboards and in Discord servers.
Best countries for Epic Games verification
Epic Games works with international numbers, so the account region and the number country do not need to match. SMS Nitro lists the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany as best for Epic Games: physical-SIM lines in markets where Epic's SMS delivery is well established. Nine countries are in the Epic Games catalog, with unlimited numbers that never run out. Lowest prices at the last price snapshot: $0.08 in the Philippines, $0.09 in Indonesia and $0.13 in the United Kingdom, all physical SIM. United States and Canada numbers were $0.17.
Tips to keep the Epic Games account
- After the SMS code is accepted, open Password & Security and add authenticator-app or email 2FA as well; Epic lets you keep several methods active.
- Epic may ask for a login code on new devices; with the authenticator or email method active, the expired number is never needed.
- Use Epic's country picker and type the national digits only, without the dialing code or a leading zero.
- Buy the number right before you click Enable SMS authentication; the 20-minute hold starts at purchase.
If Epic Games rejects the number or the code is slow
- 'This phone number is already linked to another account' → Epic limits how many accounts a number can secure. Order a different number; nothing is charged for the first one because no code arrived.
- No SMS within 3 minutes → Epic declined the line type or the carrier route. Let the hold end for the automatic refund and pick a physical-SIM number from the United States, the United Kingdom or Germany.
- 'Invalid code' although you copied it → Epic codes expire quickly. Request one new code only, read it in your dashboard and type it within a minute.
Frequently asked questions
Does Epic Games require a phone number?
No for creating the account, yes if you choose SMS as your two-factor method. Fortnite requires some form of 2FA for gifting and competitive modes, and SMS is one of the three options next to email and authenticator app.
Can I use a temporary number for Epic Games two-factor authentication?
Yes. Choose a country on SMS Nitro, enter the number on Epic's Password & Security page, read the 6-digit code in your dashboard and submit it. The number is reserved for 20 minutes; you pay only if the code arrives.
What happens to my Epic account when the temporary number expires?
Nothing, if you add a second 2FA method. Enable the authenticator app or email 2FA right after the SMS one, then remove SMS or leave it as a backup. Logins will use the methods that still work.
Why does Epic Games reject my phone number?
Usually because the number is VoIP or has already been linked to the maximum number of Epic accounts. Try a physical-SIM number from a different country; the catalog shows the pool for each product.
Which countries are cheapest for an Epic Games verification number?
At the last price snapshot: $0.08 in the Philippines, $0.09 in Indonesia, $0.13 in the United Kingdom and $0.14 in Brazil. All are physical-SIM lines. The United States and Canada were $0.17.
How much does a temporary number for Epic Games cost?
From $0.08 per delivered code in Philippines at the last price snapshot; physical-SIM pools and strict countries cost more. The exact price for Epic Games is shown before you confirm and is frozen until the SMS arrives.
How long is the number reserved for Epic Games?
20 minutes. During that time the number is yours alone and every SMS from Epic Games appears in your dashboard. You pay only when the first code arrives.
What if the Epic Games code never arrives?
You are not charged. The held amount returns to your balance automatically and you can take another number for Epic Games, from the same or a different country, right away.
Does Epic Games accept virtual numbers?
Often, but not always. Epic Games accepts virtual numbers from most countries; when it refuses one, a physical-SIM country passes.
Can I receive a second Epic Games code on the same number?
Yes, while the number is active, at no extra cost. Ask Epic Games to resend and read the new SMS in the same dashboard row; the latest code is the valid one.
Does Epic Games see my real phone number?
No. Epic Games only sees the temporary number you typed. Your personal number is never shared, and the SMS is read in your SMS Nitro dashboard, not on your phone.
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