LinkedIn Phone Number Verification — Get a Virtual Number

How to Buy a Virtual Number for LinkedIn Verification

Getting a temporary phone number for LinkedIn verification on HeroSMS takes under two minutes. Follow these steps:

1. Register on HeroSMS and top up your balance using cryptocurrency. For additional privacy during transactions, consider enabling a VPN or proxy.
2. Navigate to the LinkedIn service page or use the selector at the top of this page — the service field is pre-filled.
3. Select your preferred country. If you need a number from a specific geographic location (useful for region-restricted account setups), browse the full country list.
4. Click the cart icon to purchase your virtual phone number for LinkedIn. The number appears instantly in your account under "My Purchases."
5. Copy the number and paste it into LinkedIn's phone verification field during sign-up or account security confirmation.
6. Return to your HeroSMS account and wait for the SMS code to appear on the activation card, typically within seconds. Enter the code on LinkedIn to complete verification.

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

How to Create a LinkedIn Account Using a Virtual Phone Number

1. Go to linkedin.com or open the LinkedIn mobile app and click "Join now" to start the registration process.
2. Enter your first name, last name, and a working email address. These details will be tied to the account.
3. When prompted for a phone number, enter the temporary LinkedIn number you purchased from HeroSMS. This number will receive the SMS verification code.

4. LinkedIn sends a 6-digit one-time password (OTP) to the number you provided. Open your HeroSMS activation card to retrieve the code — it appears next to your virtual number.
5. Enter the OTP into LinkedIn's verification field to confirm the phone number and proceed with account setup.
6. Set your password, add your professional details (job title, industry, location), and complete any remaining steps.
7. LinkedIn may send a confirmation email as a final step. Follow the link to fully activate your new account.

This process works identically for personal profiles, business pages, and LinkedIn Premium trial registrations.

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Benefits of Using a Temp Number for LinkedIn

• Privacy for professional identity — LinkedIn is permanently linked to your real name and career. Using a disposable number during registration keeps your personal phone number out of the platform's database, reducing the risk of it being exposed through data breaches or third-party data sharing.
• Multiple account management — Recruiters, market researchers, and social media managers who need to operate separate LinkedIn profiles can use a unique virtual number for each account. LinkedIn requires a distinct phone number per account, and HeroSMS supplies numbers from 180+ countries daily.
• Geographic flexibility — Numbers from specific countries allow users to register accounts that appear locally based, which can be useful for region-targeted outreach, local job market research, or accessing country-specific LinkedIn features.
• No SIM card required — A virtual number works entirely over the internet. There is no need to purchase a physical SIM card, activate a new mobile plan, or own a second device.
• Cost efficiency — Temporary numbers for one-time verification are significantly cheaper than maintaining additional phone lines. The 20-minute activation window means you only pay for what you use.
• Instant access — Numbers are available immediately after purchase. There is no waiting period, approval process, or identity check required on the HeroSMS side.

Improving Your Privacy and Security on LinkedIn

• Use a virtual number as your primary verification contact — This disconnects your real phone number from LinkedIn's database entirely, preventing it from being matched to your profile by other users or third-party tools.
• Avoid linking your personal email and phone simultaneously — Using a dedicated or temporary email alongside a virtual phone number limits the personal data tied to the account, reducing your footprint on the platform.
• Combine virtual numbers with a VPN — A VPN masks your IP address during registration and use, complementing the anonymity provided by a disposable phone number. Together, they prevent location-based profiling.
• Review LinkedIn's data-sharing settings — LinkedIn offers granular privacy controls under Settings & Privacy. After creating an account, disable data sharing with third-party partners and restrict who can see your connections and activity.
• Use separate LinkedIn accounts for different purposes — If you manage professional and research or promotional activity on LinkedIn, keep them on separate accounts with separate virtual numbers to prevent cross-contamination of your professional reputation.
• Be aware of LinkedIn's identity verification features — LinkedIn has introduced optional ID verification and video confirmation for profiles. These are opt-in for trust signals, not mandatory for account creation, and do not affect the SMS verification step covered by HeroSMS.