Burner sms?
from WhosMansIsThis@lemmy.world to privacy@lemmy.ml on 28 Oct 2025 20:52
https://lemmy.world/post/38002932

I hate how you need a phone number for everything these days… I’m looking for recommendations on an app or service for temporary phone numbers.

I know that “free” services exist for what I’m asking for but I don’t like the idea of receiving potentially sensitive info in a place that anyone can access.

Ideally, something like “simple login” would be perfect. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

#privacy

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[deleted] on 28 Oct 2025 21:52 next collapse

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WhosMansIsThis@lemmy.world on 28 Oct 2025 22:06 collapse

Good looks, I’ll check it out!

irmadlad@lemmy.world on 28 Oct 2025 22:06 next collapse

  • Burner App
  • Hushed
  • eSIM Plus
  • TempSMS

I’ve found that the paid for tiers work the best, and will even work with Signal. Free services are hit or miss.

WhosMansIsThis@lemmy.world on 29 Oct 2025 11:10 collapse

Good shit, thank you!

irmadlad@lemmy.world on 29 Oct 2025 16:18 collapse

Another consideration to keep in mind, if you use a free service to sign up for something like Signal, the chances that you’ll have that same number to use in case of account recovery, etc, are slim. So, I would go with a good paid service.

artyom@piefed.social on 29 Oct 2025 12:34 next collapse

JMP.chat/Cheogram

MySudo (Play Store only)

Keep in mind that if you don’t own that phone number, anyone else can come along and potentially get access to your account.

[deleted] on 29 Oct 2025 18:23 collapse

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