SMS Verification
Registering a new account or re-verifying an existing profile on Signal requires a mobile phone number capable of receiving an SMS confirmation code. Using your personal phone number links your primary offline identity directly to your messaging profile. Over time, sharing your personal contact details across multiple services increases the risk of unwanted contact, data indexing, and unnecessary exposure of your private phone number.
Once a personal mobile number is distributed, removing it from third-party databases or marketing lists is rarely possible. For individuals who maintain separate accounts for work, testing, or distinct personal projects, submitting a personal number creates an unwanted connection between different digital profiles. Relying on a single primary line for every account verification can compromise your personal privacy over the long term.
Using a temporary virtual contact number provides a practical alternative for completing platform verification without revealing your actual SIM details. Through OnayApp on iOS and Android, you can obtain a temporary number from various supported regions to receive your verification code. You pay only for the verification code you receive using in-app coins, avoiding monthly subscriptions while keeping your personal phone number private.
Whether you need a short-term activation number for a single sign-up or a longer rental for ongoing account access, OnayApp streamlines the process. Verification codes arrive directly inside the application in real time via push notifications, allowing you to complete your Signal registration smoothly while maintaining strict boundaries around your primary phone number.
| Country | Dial code | One-time number |
|---|---|---|
Germany
|
+49 | 1 coins |
Vietnam
|
+84 | 1 coins |
Mexico
|
+52 | 1 coins |
Czechia
|
+420 | 1 coins |
Thailand
|
+66 | 1 coins |
Uzbekistan
|
+998 | 1 coins |
Hong Kong
|
+852 | 1 coins |
Timor
|
+670 | 1 coins |
Ukraine
|
+380 | 1 coins |
Russia
|
+7 | 1 coins |
Morocco
|
+212 | 1 coins |
Spain
|
+34 | 1 coins |
Estonia
|
+372 | 1 coins |
Ireland
|
+353 | 1 coins |
Ivory Coast
|
+225 | 1 coins |
Chile
|
+56 | 1 coins |
Sweden
|
+46 | 1 coins |
Poland
|
+48 | 1 coins |
Latvia
|
+371 | 1 coins |
Australia
|
+61 | 1 coins |
Netherlands
|
+31 | 1 coins |
| Bangladesh | +880 | 1 coins |
Croatia
|
+385 | 1 coins |
Guinea-Bissau
|
+245 | 1 coins |
Mauritania
|
+222 | 1 coins |
Open OnayApp on your iOS or Android device and choose Signal alongside your preferred country from the available list.
Spend your in-app coins to allocate a temporary number. The number will remain reserved for about 10 minutes.
Copy the provided number and paste it into the Signal verification screen to send the SMS request.
View the incoming code in OnayApp via real-time push notification and enter it on Signal to complete setup.
Maintaining distinct contact points for professional and personal communications helps organize incoming messages efficiently. A dedicated activation number lets you set up an additional account without tying it to your primary SIM. This ensures your private phone number remains strictly personal.
Entering a primary phone number during account setup can expose your personal contact information to unwanted data collection. Using a temporary number prevents your main mobile line from being shared across external platforms. This keeps your private contact details protected from unsolicited outreach.
Developers and QA testers often need to register new accounts to verify user registration flows. Temporary numbers allow teams to receive verification SMS messages quickly during development cycles. This eliminates the need to maintain multiple physical SIM cards for testing purposes.
Download OnayApp, top up coins and receive your verification code in the app. No subscription, pay only for what you use.
