We usually use a number that we have linked to our phone for life, although on occasion you may have up to two, either for personal or business use. It is always best to separate ours from daily obligations, to try to avoid bothering us in our daily rest.
In this article we will explain how to create a temporary phone number to use on your device, you also have the option to clone apps if you want to use two accounts of one app. Having this is worth it to make a campaign, surprise someone or even have one to use for something at work.
What is a temporary phone number good for?
Many companies use this type of service to send advertising directly to the user, either through short text messages, but they also use it for calls. This is valid when receiving any message, including messaging applications, SMS and phone calls.
As it is valid for a company, this temporary number is valid for any user, it is important to note that it is not necessary to have a SIM card to start using it. This is created through a web page or application, having access to any person or company that requires it.
You can use this phone for as long as you want., eliminating it at any time, simply unsubscribe it from the page or app. It is a quick way to have a second number without having to buy a SIM card in an operator store, some information is required to use it.
Apps to create a temporary number
Today there are several applications that give access to a temporary number, also sometimes known as a virtual number. When creating it, it does not have to have any cost, at least on most occasions, although there is also the option of paying for the use of this service.
An app capable of generating a temporary number is Hushed, this utility will let you create one and be able to use it directly from its own interface. Hushed gives the user the option of obtaining local numbers from up to four different countries, when choosing one you have the possibility to see it and share it with the contacts you want.
A web service that gives us a temporary phone number is FreePhoneNum, you have two possibilities when deciding on one, a number from the United States or Canada. It is a service with limited numbers daily, you have 10 from the first country and only two from the second. It requires you to register to start operating with the number and operate with it over the phone.
How to create a temporary phone number with FreePhoneNum
This page has been operational for quite some time, giving the user the option of using some temporary numbers at no cost, and they also work perfectly on devices. The pity is that they are from the United States and Canada, not providing any from Spain since its creation many years ago.
To register a temporary number in FreePhoneNum, Do the following:
- The first step is to enter the page of FreePhoneNum
- Once inside it will show you the available numbers at first glance, you can choose the country you want from both, USA or Canada
- Access one of them and choose one of the available numbers
- Sign in with Google or Facebook
- Follow the prompt to receive the SMS to confirm that you want the number
- It will give you the number, as well as the details to follow to get started to use it, it also warns that it is not advisable to use private information once you start having it active
Create a temporary number with Hushed
It is probably one of the apps with the largest number of numbers, the best thing about it is that it has different countries, it is not only focused on the United States and Canada. The possibility of registering one and starting is a task that will take us a few minutes and be able to use it in the application that we want.
The limitation of this temporary number is 3 days, after 72 hours it will stop working, so you have to save all the information if you want to keep it. Hushed requires a short registration with which to log inIf you don't, you won't be able to use their service.
To start using it, do the following:
- The first thing is to download the application from the Play Store, the installation does not require much attention, you can download it from here
- Once you open it you will see the “Login” and “Register” screen, click on “Register” and fill in the fields
- It only asks for an email and a password, complete these fields and “Accept the terms”
- It asks you to access the microphone and storage and the state of the calls, hit “Got it”, then accept the different permissions
- Click on “Get new number” and wait for the list of countries to load, it may take a few minutes to find available numbers
- We choose the United Kingdom (United Kingdom) and then click on "Cellular", it will show you a large list of numbers, choose one and select the plan, you can pay with a saving of 22%
- And now after registering the number, you can start using it with applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, as well as with other apps
More pages and applications to create a temporary number
A similar app to Hushed is Temp Number – Phone Number, available in the Play Store to get a temporary number and use it with messaging apps and even calls. This service is free, although there is a small cost if you want the premium features. It is an application with an important list of numbers.
MyTempSMS It is a web service that gives you a temporary number that they call disposable, it has an estimated duration and is good for what we want. The page has a great list, you can also choose one from different countries and start operating with it from a few minutes.