About SMSReceive.live
Free temporary phone numbers with public inboxes for verification and testing
What we do
SMSReceive.live provides free public inbox temporary phone numbers from real carrier networks worldwide.
Use these numbers for low-risk SMS verification, app testing in staging environments, and disposable account creation when you prefer not to expose your personal phone number.
Why use public inbox numbers
No registration
Start immediately without accounts, emails or payment details. Just pick a number and use it.
Real carrier numbers
Numbers from legitimate telecom providers, not VoIP generators that services often block.
Instant access
Numbers load immediately with live message inboxes. No waiting, no setup required.
Multiple countries
Available numbers from 20+ countries and regions for global verification needs.
How it works
Each temporary number functions as a real phone line with a web-based public inbox:
- Listed carrier numbers: Numbers appear in telecom HLR databases as active lines
- Public inboxes: Incoming SMS appear in web inboxes visible to all visitors
- Short lifespan: Numbers rotate regularly to maintain deliverability
- No persistence: Messages and numbers expire automatically for privacy
Common use cases
- App testing: Validate SMS flows across regions without internal SIMs
- Privacy-focused signups: Low-stakes accounts without exposing personal numbers
- QA automation: Run verification tests in staging/CI pipelines
- Regional compliance: Test country-specific phone validation rules
Important safety notes
Public inbox numbers work well for testing and throwaway accounts, but never use them for:
- Banking, payments or financial recovery
- Email accounts used as login recovery
- Government services or identity verification
- Any account you plan to keep long-term
For important accounts, always use a private number you control.
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