Receive SMS online on Temporary public numbers
Pick a country, and a Temporary public number, and read incoming texts in your browser. No account. Numbers are Temporary - anyone with the link sees the same messages.
Public inboxes
Messages are visible to everyone. Do not use these numbers for banking, email recovery, or sensitive accounts. Read the disclaimer.
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3 regions with 20+ active temporary numbers
What is ReceiveTmpSMS for?
ReceiveTmpSMS is a phone-number inbox viewer. We list Temporary public numbers from several countries; when a text arrives on one of them, it shows up on the number's page. You do not rent the number and you do not get exclusive access - the inbox is Temporary.
That makes it fine for checking an OTP during development, trying a service once, or signing up somewhere low-stakes. It is a bad fit for banking, email recovery, or anything you would mind a stranger reading.
Countries
Temporary public numbers from multiple countries - pick one that matches what the app expects.
No sign-up
Open a country page, choose a number, read the inbox. That is the whole flow.
Free Temporary public numbers
Public inboxes cost nothing. We plan to make money from ads, not from selling numbers.
Keeps your SIM out of it
Useful when you want a code but do not want to hand your real number to every app.
How to use ReceiveTmpSMS
Receive SMS online in seconds - pick a country, and a Temporary public number, and open the inbox.
- 1
Select a country
Start with a country page like United States.
- 2
Choose a number
Pick a Temporary public number and click Check Inbox.
- 3
Receive SMS
View verification codes instantly in the Temporary public number inbox.
Android app
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Same public temporary numbers as this site, in your pocket. Pick a country, copy a number, and read OTPs without opening a browser. Free, no account, and your real number stays private.
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- No sign-up required
- Same numbers as the website
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Important security notice
Temporary public numbers are visible to everyone. Never use these numbers for banking, financial services, or any sensitive accounts. These numbers are perfect for testing, development, and non-sensitive verifications only. For important accounts, always use your personal phone number.
Read our full disclaimer →Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Temporary public numbers, safety, and verification.
Yes. All public inboxes on ReceiveTmpSMS are free to browse and use. There are no sign-up fees, subscriptions, or credit cards required for public numbers. We plan to support the site with advertising - not by selling private number rentals on this product.
No. Public inbox messages are visible to everyone who opens that number’s inbox. Because numbers are shared, anyone can view the same messages. Never use these numbers for banking, email recovery, important two-factor authentication, or any service with sensitive data.
On ReceiveTmpSMS, a temporary number is a shared public number whose inbound SMS appear in a browser inbox. Many people can use the same number. It is useful for testing and low-stakes signups, but it is not a private burner you own.
ReceiveTmpSMS is a phone-number inbox viewer. We list Temporary public numbers from supported countries; when a text arrives, it appears on that number’s page. You do not rent the number and you do not get exclusive access.
Often yes. Support depends on the app and on which numbers are available. Some apps only send SMS to certain countries. If one number does not receive the code, try another Online number from the same country. The Services pages help you browse by app.
For safety we may filter sensitive message types such as banking or password-related SMS. Missing messages can also mean the SMS went to a different number, the app blocked the range, or there is a delay - refresh the inbox or try another number.
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