Get a Temp US Number — Receive SMS Verification Instantly

How to Get a Virtual Phone Number from the United States

1. Top up your HeroSMS balance using cryptocurrency. For additional privacy during the transaction, consider enabling a VPN or proxy.
2. Navigate to the US country page or use the selector at the top of this page — the country field is pre-filled as United States.
3. Select the service you need the American number for. If your service is not listed, choose “Any Other.”
4. Click the cart icon to purchase your virtual US phone number. The number appears instantly in your account under “My Purchases.”
5. Copy the number and enter it into the verification field of the service you are registering with.
6. Return to your HeroSMS account and wait for the SMS code to appear on the activation card — typically within seconds. Enter the code to complete verification.

If the verification code does not arrive within 20 minutes, the amount is automatically refunded to your balance — no manual request required.

How to Use a US Virtual Phone Number for WhatsApp Verification

1. When signing up for WhatsApp, select “United States” as the country when prompted to enter a phone number for verification.
2. Enter the US virtual phone number you purchased from HeroSMS.
3. WhatsApp will send a 6-digit verification code via SMS to the provided virtual number.
4. Log in to your HeroSMS account and locate the activation card displaying the virtual number you used for WhatsApp.
5. On the activation card, you will find the verification code received from WhatsApp.
6. Copy the verification code and enter it in the WhatsApp app when prompted during the registration process.
7. Once the code is successfully verified, your WhatsApp account is ready to use with the US virtual phone number.

Who Uses US Virtual Numbers

• Individuals prioritizing privacy — A temporary US number lets you register for new services or verify accounts without your personal phone number ending up in third-party databases, marketing lists, or data broker records.
• Social media managers and marketers — Running multiple profiles across platforms requires a unique number for each account. Virtual US numbers make it easy to keep personal and professional accounts separate while scaling operations without relying on multiple SIM cards.
• Online shoppers and deal hunters — Many American marketplaces and subscription platforms offer region-specific pricing or promotions available only to users who register with a US number. A temporary number provides instant access to these offers.
• Developers and automation specialists — Anyone building registration flows, testing verification workflows, or automating account creation can use temporary US numbers for reliable SMS verification at scale through the HeroSMS API.
• Users in restricted regions — People in countries where major US-based platforms are blocked or limited can register with a virtual American number to access supported services without relying on a local phone number.

Benefits of a US Temp Number

• Privacy from day one — Using a disposable US number during registration keeps your real phone number out of platform databases, reducing exposure in data breaches and minimizing unsolicited marketing calls and messages.
• Protection against SIM swap attacks — A virtual number has no physical SIM card attached to it, eliminating the primary attack vector for SIM swap fraud that targets personal mobile numbers linked to financial and social accounts.
• No SIM card or carrier plan required — The entire process runs entirely over the internet. There is no need to purchase a US SIM card, activate an international roaming plan, or use a second device.
• Geographic flexibility — A US number lets you register accounts that appear to be based in the United States, making it easier to access region-locked services, US-exclusive pricing, and domestic platform features.
• Combine with a VPN for maximum anonymity — Pairing a virtual US number with a VPN connected to a US server helps prevent location-based profiling during registration, adding another layer of privacy to the disposable number.
• Automatic refund guarantee — If no SMS verification code arrives within 20 minutes, the cost is automatically refunded to your HeroSMS balance without requiring a support ticket or manual claim.

Tips for Receiving SMS Codes with a US Number

• Try a different number if the first one fails — Some US numbers may have been used previously or flagged by the target platform. Switch to a new number and try again; HeroSMS provides access to over 500,000 numbers every day, so alternatives are always available.
• Match your VPN location to the number’s country — Connect to a US VPN server when using a virtual American number. A mismatch between your IP address and the number’s country can trigger verification failures on security-sensitive platforms.
• Clear cookies and cache before verifying — Many online services track previous verification attempts through browser storage. Using incognito mode or clearing your browser data before each session can help prevent your activity from being flagged.
• Check your internet connection before assuming the code is delayed — Refreshing the page or reconnecting to the internet often resolves apparent SMS delivery delays without requiring you to purchase a new number.
• Use “Any Other” for unlisted services — If the platform you want to verify is not listed, select “Any Other” to use the general activation pool, which supports the vast majority of US-based and international services.
• Contact support if problems persist — HeroSMS customer support is available 24/7 and can recommend alternative numbers or help troubleshoot verification issues with specific services.