How to Bypass SMS Verification for Registration
In 2023, registration in social networks and most online services is done by phone number by receiving a confirmation code via SMS. Consequently, the user automatically provides a significant amount of personal information about him, which can harm your personal data. Therefore, supporters of anonymity on the Internet began to look for a way around this problem, otherwise it is impossible to remain anonymous.
And so, we decided to share in our article the way that will help you keep your personal phone number secret and pass the registration. To find out how to do it, read the article to the end.
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Workaround – how does it work?
Since one of the conditions of registration is to provide a phone number for SMS verification, you can use its virtual counterpart. You can get such a virtual number on specialized online platforms. How does it work? You get a unique phone number, which, thanks to special software on the provider’s side can receive text messages and redirect them to a personal account on the site, where you can read them.
The advantages of this approach are:
- Affordable number rental price. It is much more profitable compared to buying a new SIM card, because you would have to pay several times more for it. In addition, the new SIM-card is likely to be used by the user only once at registration.
- Guaranteed anonymity. Anyone can buy a virtual number, it does not require any documents and does not need to go anywhere. Therefore, anonymity is fully guaranteed. To increase safety, you can additionally use different anonymous browsers when visiting social networks or hide your IP address with a VPN.
- Convenience. It is very fast, just a few clicks, and does not require any additional equipment. Even a novice or inexperienced user can cope with the task.
There are other advantages to using the above approach. These include the speed of virtual number registration and a wide range of additional features.
Why do I need anonymity?
The main reason for protecting anonymity is the danger of identity theft. There are regular reports in the media about the theft of user databases. In some cases, phone numbers are stolen, along with additional information. This information allows criminals to use the data for advertising mailings and fraud.
How to use SMS verification service?
One of the most famous virtual number services is SMS-man. The platform was launched in 2016 and is still popular among different users, including large companies.
To get a virtual number for registration, you should:
- Register via e-mail or log in through your social network account.
- Refill your account by any convenient payment method.
- Choose the country and service you need to get the service for.
- Press the purchase button to add the mobile number to your personal cabinet.
After these simple 4 steps, you can start using virtual number for registration. Enter it where you need to verify and wait for the verification code. Then go back to your personal cabinet SMS-man and look at the received SMS.
