Receive SMS online with a private number
A number nobody else can see, reserved for you, with the verification code shown on screen the moment it lands. That is how SMS Nitro lets you receive SMS online for WhatsApp, Telegram, Google and hundreds of other services.
How do I receive an SMS online without my phone?
Top up your SMS Nitro balance, choose the app you want to verify and a country, and you get a private phone number for 20 minutes. Enter it in the app; the SMS appears in your dashboard within seconds. You are charged only when the message arrives.
How to receive an SMS online in four steps
Create an account and top up
Card or crypto, from $5. No subscription.
Pick the app and the country
Live price and success rate are shown before you confirm.
Use the number in the app
Paste it in the sign-up form and request the code.
Read the SMS in your dashboard
It appears within seconds. Pay only if it arrives.
Which services can I receive SMS for?
Over 700 apps and websites: messaging (WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Viber), social (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Snapchat, Discord), email (Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Proton), marketplaces (Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Vinted), dating (Tinder, Bumble, Hinge), payments and crypto (PayPal, Coinbase, Binance), AI (OpenAI, Claude) and many more. If the app sends an SMS code, it is probably in the catalog.
Receive SMS online from the US, UK, India and 180+ countries
Some apps only accept numbers from certain countries, and some countries are cheaper or more reliable for a given app. The catalog shows live price and recent success rate for every app and country pair, so you can pick a US number for Google, a UK number for PayPal or an Indian number for a local app and know what to expect before you pay.
What if the code does not arrive?
Nothing is charged. The amount is frozen when you take the number and released back to your balance automatically when the reservation ends without an SMS. You can then try another country or operator at no cost.
SMS Nitro at a glance
| Billing | Pay only if the code arrives. If no SMS arrives before the number expires, the frozen amount returns to your balance automatically, in full. |
|---|---|
| Number reserved for | Up to 20 minutes per activation. Rentals from 24 hours to 30 days with unlimited incoming SMS. |
| Payment | Card via Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay) or crypto (USDC or SOL on Solana). Minimum top-up $5. Card top-ups carry a 10% processing fee; crypto has none. |
| Subscription | None. Pay per verification; your balance never expires. |
| Countries | 180+ countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, India, Germany, Brazil, Indonesia and the Philippines. |
| Apps | 700+ apps and websites: WhatsApp, Telegram, Google, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, OpenAI, PayPal, Tinder, Amazon and more. |
| Developers | REST API plus an SMS-Activate-compatible endpoint. API key available after your first top-up. No API surcharge. |
| Support | Tickets from the dashboard and email, answered by people. |
| Price | From $0.02 per verification code, depending on the app and the country. |
Frequently asked questions
Can I receive SMS online for free?
SMS Nitro sells private numbers only. Public free lists exist, but their numbers are shared, already blocked by most apps, and anyone can read your code.
Do you have US phone numbers for verification?
Yes. US numbers are available for most apps, including physical-SIM pools for services that reject VoIP numbers.
How long can I keep the number?
20 minutes for a one-time verification. If you need it longer, rent it by the day, week or month.
Can I receive a second SMS on the same number?
Yes, while the number is active, at no extra cost.
Is my code visible to anyone else?
No. The number is reserved for your account only, and the message is shown only in your dashboard or through your API key.
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Get your verification code now
Top up from $5, pick an app and a country, and read the SMS in your browser. Charged only when the code arrives.
Get a number+1 (415) 555-0132