How to Sign Up for Telegram Without a Phone Number

Create a Telegram account is only possible with a phone number: a verification code will be sent to it to confirm the registration. If you need a second account or just want to create an anonymous profile, you cannot use your personal data. Therefore, try to create an account in Telegram without a phone number — use a virtual SIM card.

Why Use Alternative Methods for Telegram Sign-Up

Many services, including messengers like Telegram, require a permanent phone number for registration. This is necessary to protect the account and reduce the number of inactive profiles. In some messaging apps, it's impossible to register using an email address. Alternative methods are also suitable if you need to create two or more Telegram accounts, and you only have one personal phone number.

Utilizing Virtual Numbers

To stay anonymous, special services providing temporary numbers are used to create Telegram account. For example:

• Google Voice. It’s only available in the USA and Canada.
• Fragment. A blockchain platform by Telegram where you can buy a number at an auction. To use it, you need to create a wallet that supports TON.

The two methods listed above are complicated because they require skills in using cryptocurrency or are geographically restricted. A simpler way is to use services with virtual phone numbers, such as SMS-Activate. These are websites that offer to buy a number from any country for a few minutes or days to receive SMS for authorization. With their help, you can not only make your account anonymous. However, you can use other options:

• Register a large number of accounts for marketing promotion,
• Improve reputation on review sites,
• Earn money by reselling numbers and accounts on social networks.

How to Use Telegram Without a Phone Number Using a Virtual Number

Here is how to register on Telegram using a virtual number:

Go to the SMS-Activate website and create an account. Top up your balance using any convenient method — bank transfer, card, cryptocurrency, electronic wallet, or special applications. It may take some time to replenish the account.

Once the money is in your balance, start sign up process on Telegram. This can be done in the Telegram app on a smartphone, computer, or web version. On the first screen, the messenger will ask you to enter your phone number and country.

Since you want to maintain confidentiality, buy a virtual number. To do this, return to SMS-Activate and choose the country and service for which you need the number in the Activations section. You can also rent a number for a few days or weeks if you think the verification code may be needed again. Purchase the number by clicking the cart icon.

Enter the purchased number in Telegram and request the verification code. The SMS will be displayed in the Activations section of your account.

Done!

Why SMS-activate

SMS-Activate is a reliable company with extensive experience. We already have over 10,000,000 users. We provide services for the activation and rental of virtual SIM cards. You can also verify an account by incoming call — when you need to enter the last digits of the incoming call. There is also an option to buy temporary emails or ready-made accounts on popular sites. Here are a few more advantages of SMS-Activate:

• Security. If you want to buy a virtual SIM card, you do not need to provide your documents. You simply register an account. You can also enable two-factor authentication to ensure no one else gains access to your profile. Our security specialists carefully monitor safety.
• Various balance top-up options. If necessary, funds can also be withdrawn from the system.
• Number rental for up to four weeks. This costs more than activation but is useful if you need to receive the verification code multiple times for one service.
• Reactivation option. If you used a number for registration and it is no longer available but you need the authorization code again, you can request reactivation.
• Wide selection of numbers. You can choose contact details from 180 countries and for any service on the website.
• 24/7 customer support. If you do not receive an SMS on the purchased number, we will refund the money. However, according to statistics, SMS are received within a few seconds.

Alternative Solutions: Virtual and Burner Numbers

Virtual and burn numbers are optimal solutions for registration. They are purchased for a short period to receive the authorization code. After that, the phone number "burns out" — you no longer have access to it. Another person also cannot use it. You can also buy a temporary virtual number for a longer period or immediately for several online services, not just for creating a Telegram account. These are cheap methods, costing $1-2 per registration. They also help maintain confidentiality — no one will know the real contact and won't send spam.

Blockchain-powered Solutions

Telegram has a special trading platform where users can anonymously sell accounts and phone numbers. The platform operates on the TON blockchain in Toncoin cryptocurrency. Therefore, for any transactions on the site, a crypto wallet is required. To register on Fragment, you must already have a Telegram account. Contacts can be purchased in an auction format — the higher the price offered by the buyer, the higher the likelihood of purchase.

Using Apps for Telegram Sign-Up

There are other services for registration in Telegram, but they are only available in America and Canada.

• Google Voice: This service provides American phone numbers for calls, text messages, and voicemail management. You can choose a number and use it as long as necessary, then delete it or replace it with a new one.
• TextNow: This VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) application offers free SMS and calling services with a provided US or Canadian phone number. TextNow allows you to change the number if it is no longer needed or you want to get a new one. This can be done through the app settings, effectively making the number disposable.
• Text Free: This messaging app provides a free phone number for texting and calling within the US and Canada. Text Free allows you to change the number if you decide to switch. Numbers are recycled and may become available again for other users after a period of inactivity.

Considerations and Potential Downsides

Despite all the advantages, pay attention to the downsides of alternative methods. A single-use SIM card receives an SMS code only once. If you need to log into the system again, you will not have access to it. However, you can request reactivation or initially purchase a rental for several days or weeks. Also, you will not be able to enable two-factor authentication in Telegram via a phone number.

If you use services like Text Free, your number may become available to other people over time. This means they could access your account. If you used personal data, scammers could take advantage of it.

Final Words

Virtual SIM cards are the safest way to create a new Telegram account and in other messengers. The main thing is to follow security rules:

• Do not use publicly available numbers (free) for registering accounts with personal data. Scammers can take advantage of this.
• If you need to log in to one application multiple times, it's better to use the rental service.

Phone verification in Telegram can also be done through free VoIP applications like TextNow and Google Voice, but this may not be secure, as the numbers eventually become available to other users.

FAQs

Is a phone number needed for Telegram?

Yes. A phone number is required for registration and account verification, as well as for enabling two-factor authentication. You cannot register on Telegram using an email address.

Can I use Telegram without a SIM card?

You can use Telegram without a SIM card, but not without a linked permanent phone number. You can avoid purchasing a SIM card with personal data by using virtual numbers available online.

Can I create an anonymous account on Telegram?

You can create an anonymous account if you use virtual contact details. Access to these can be purchased on virtual phone number sale services, on Telegram’s special platform, or through VoIP services.