Buy a virtual number for Steam

This platform is popular among gamers. Here you can buy computer games and communicate freely with like-minded people. But many users are concerned about the question of creating a Steam account quickly, in order to have full access to all the possibilities. We will tell you how to do this without using a personal contact in this article.

Understanding virtual numbers for registration in Steam

To register on the platform, you don't need to use your contact number. But if you need a verified official Steam account, well-protected, having access to the entire game collection, including the rated games of Dota 2, then you will need a virtual number, for example, provided by the SMS-Activate service.

How virtual numbers work

A virtual number is a kind of temporary contact info that you purchase for a specific purpose: for registration, getting bonuses, anonymity on the Internet and others. It works without the necessity to buy a SIM card and use a specific device. Communication is done via the Internet with the help of certain software.

The number for registration is issued for 20 minutes. It should receive an SMS to verify your account within this period, otherwise your money will be returned to the balance. It is also possible to verify the account using other methods (number, voice bot) or purchase a contact for a longer period of time.

Advantages of using a virtual number for Steam

There won't be even a piece of your personal information on the platform, as complete anonymity will be preserved, and mobile data will not get to those who send spam.
You will be able to create many confirmed accounts with advanced functionality, for example, to be able to repeatedly start the gamer's journey from scratch. The platform allows you to add up to five accounts on one same phone number.
It is possible to register a foreign account in Steam.
You can bind a unique contact to Dota 2 to have access to the rating mode. Otherwise, you will not be able to participate in competitions.
Your account gets extra protection from hacking.

Creating an account through the Steam client and the website without a personal number

You can create an account through a website in a browser or an application - the Steam client. The sequence of actions in both cases is similar.

To register an account in Steam, you first need to buy a virtual number on the SMS-Activate platform. You can choose one of the services on the site: activation or rent. In order to verify your account, the period of time that is provided for activation will be enough. Let's take a closer look at how to create a new account on Steam.

Step-by-step instructions on how to create a Steam account without a personal number

Go to the SMS-Activate site, log in or sign up.
Then you need to top up balance in one of the available ways.
Use the service search bar to find the necessary one, choose how many numbers you want to buy and define the necessary country. You will find them on the “Activations” page.
Go to the games website, click on “Create an account”.
Fill in the boxes with your email address and country of residence.
Confirm your email address by clicking the link in the email.
Make up a username and password.
Go to the “Account info” section, find the button “Add a number” in the contact information.
Enter the number and wait for an SMS. It will appear in the number card.
Enter the code.
It's done!

Solving typical problems when registering in Steam without a personal number

No confirmation email is delivered to your e-mail address. Make sure that you entered the right address and did not misspell the domain, check the spam folder.
An error occurs. Check if your internet connection is stable and if VPN is disabled.
Try clearing your browser cache and device memory or rebooting your device to get rid of all issues.

We've answered the question of how to register a new Steam account without using a personal phone number. You'll need this method to get full access to the platform and some rated games.

Questions and answers

You should not link important accounts to free temporary SIM cards. The likelihood of successful registration with them is significantly reduced, and even if you manage to obtain a confirmation password, it will be in the public domain. Many sites (including ours) provide free services, but for important accounts we recommend secure, private activations.

Dota 2 account is linked to your Steam account. Create a new verified account, buy a Steam phone and log in to Dota 2 with this account.

Activation codes are displayed in the “My Purchases” card and in the “Activations” tab.

In rare cases, the virtual number is already associated with an existing account. This happens due to the reissue of the SIM card by the mobile operator; it is technically impossible to check the phone in advance. You can replace or cancel the purchase: if the message does not arrive, the money will be returned to your balance.

Problems may arise due to a geolocation mismatch or a supplier error. You can contact technical support, but it’s faster to solve this issue yourself using the advice from this article.

You can get a free number for Steam on the Free Temporary Numbers page. Once on the page, select a free number from the list of available countries and enter it when completing the Steam registration process. Then wait for the SMS to arrive on the specified number, check the list of incoming SMS on the page and enter the received code in the confirmation field. If the SMS does not arrive, try another free number or use our paid numbers for Steam verification with a 100% guarantee of receiving the code.