How temp SMS generally works
Temp Phone Numbers: Users can use a temp phone number from a service that gives such numbers. These services may be available online or through mobile apps.
Receiving temp SMS: After users have a temporary phone number, they can use it to receive temp SMS messages. This is particularly useful for situations where users want to receive verification codes for online accounts, but don't want to use their personal phone numbers.
Authentication: When registering to any platform that requires a phone number verification step, users can use the temporary number provided by the service. The verification code sent by the platform will be received on the temporary number.
Disposability: These temp SMS can only be used once, meaning they are temporary and may expire after a few minutes or after a certain number of uses. Thanks to this feature adds an additional layer of privacy.
While using temp SMS receivers may offer some level of privacy, you also need awareness of the terms and conditions of both the temporary number service and the platform you are using the number for.
Some online services may detect the use of temporary numbers and may have policies against their use. Additionally, not all security or verification scenarios can use temp SMS. Always consider the specific requirements and policies of the service you are interacting with.
