If you need to verify an account with SMS, you might be hesitant (or even unable) to use your own phone number. That’s where temporary non-VoIP numbers can come to the rescue, giving you a means of verifying your identity in the final stage of signup without having to share your personal data. 

Still not sure that temporary numbers are right for your situation? Here are five reasons that should convince you to use them next time you need to verify an account with an SMS code online. 

1. You’ll Protect Your Personal Number

One of the biggest benefits of temporary non-VoIP numbers is that they act exactly as your real number would, so you can use them in place of your real number to achieve exactly the same results (i.e receiving an SMS code to complete the signup process). 

That means you don’t have to expose your real phone number to apps and platforms online, so your private data remains just that. Using a number from a service like SMSPool also means your own number is protected from spam calls and unwanted marketing messages that often come from sharing your data online.

2. You Can Keep Testing Separate From Daily Use

If you’re a developer looking to test an SMS flow or you’re creating an SMS marketing or advertising campaign, using non-VoIP numbers is an easy way to keep your testing separate from the numbers you’re using every day. 

That means you’ll keep your work numbers uncluttered, with no test messages directing your focus from calls and messages from important contacts. 

3. They’re Affordable Compared to Dedicated Numbers

Another major advantage of temporary non-VoIP numbers is that you only need to pay for them when you need them. There are no ongoing subscription fees, unless, of course, you choose a package that allows you constant access to numbers over a longer period. 

Plus, temporary numbers are really affordable, costing cents, not dollars, so you won’t have to do much to convince your manager that you need them when you’re creating a budget for marketing or development. 

4. They Make Accessing Global Numbers Easy

Many non-VoIP providers offer numbers from multiple countries, which makes them useful if you need to test SMS verification for international users. 

For instance, let’s say you offer an online service for customers all over the world. In most cases, it’s not going to be convenient or even possible to buy and use actual phone SIMs around the world to receive your test SMS messages. Temporary numbers can be used online, so you can receive the code to your phone or laptop regardless of where you or the numbers are based.

5. You’ll Avoid Restrictions on VoIP Numbers

Quite a few platforms now block VoIP-based verification because they’re so often associated with spam or bot activity, which means using VoIP numbers or your testing just isn’t going to cut it.

The big benefit of non-VoIP numbers is that they’re more likely to work across apps and services, so your signup attempt won’t fail and you won’t end up wasting your money on a number that doesn’t work.