Quick Start Guide

Get your first temporary phone number in under 5 minutes

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Getting Your First Number

Follow this quick guide to receive your first SMS verification using GhostSMS.

Step 1: Browse Available Numbers

Visit our number selection page and:

  1. Select your country - Choose from 150+ countries
  2. Pick a service - Select which service you need the number for
  3. View available numbers - See real-time inventory

Popular Countries

  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
  • Germany
  • France

Supported Services

We support 1000+ services including:

  • Messaging: WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Viber
  • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok
  • Tech Giants: Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon
  • And many more

Step 2: Purchase Your Number

Once you've found the perfect number:

  1. Click "Get Number"
  2. Choose your payment method
  3. Complete the payment
  4. Receive instant access

Pricing

  • One-time numbers: $0.10 – $3.00
  • Rental numbers: $0.65 – $1.80/hour
  • Premium numbers: Custom pricing

Step 3: Receive Your SMS

After purchasing:

  1. Copy your number from the dashboard
  2. Use it for verification on your desired service
  3. Check your dashboard for incoming messages
  4. Copy the verification code

Message Delivery

  • Messages arrive in real-time
  • No delays - typically within 10-30 seconds
  • Automatic refresh - dashboard updates automatically
  • Message history - access previous messages

Step 4: Complete Verification

  1. Return to the service you're verifying
  2. Enter the verification code
  3. Complete your registration
  4. You're done!

Tips for Success

Choosing the Right Number Type

One-time Numbers

  • Single verification
  • Lowest cost
  • 20-minute validity
  • Can't receive additional messages

Rental Numbers

  • Multiple messages
  • Renewable
  • Hourly billing
  • Perfect for testing

Common Issues

Code Not Arriving?

  • Wait 2 minutes before requesting a new code
  • Verify you copied the number correctly
  • Check if the service is supported
  • Try a different number if issues persist

Number Already Used?

  • Some services block temporary numbers
  • Try a premium number instead
  • Contact support for alternatives

Need Help?

Now that you've received your first SMS:

  • Learn about our API for automation

Need More Help?

Our support team is available 24/7:

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