Virtual number for Google
Maybe. We haven't yet confirmed that Google accepts callmins numbers, so treat it as may not work. Google often asks for a phone number when you create an account or sign in from a new device, and texts a verification code.
Updated
Which callmins numbers work with Google
From our carrier's delivery records. We update this when the records change.
| callmins number | Receives codes? | Price |
|---|---|---|
| UK +44 | Not confirmed | $3.00/mo |
| US +1 | Not confirmed | $2.00/mo |
| Canadian +1 | Not confirmed | $2.00/mo |
“Not confirmed” means we have no delivery records either way yet: it may work, or Google may refuse an internet number.
How to set up Google with a callmins number
Get a UK number
Sign up at callmins.com, top up your wallet by $5 or more and buy a UK number ($3.00/month, no setup fee).Enter the number in Google
When Google asks to verify, enter your callmins number with its country code.Enter the code
Read the 6-digit G- code in callmins Messages and enter it.
Before you start
Things to know about Google
- Google limits how many accounts one number can verify.
- Whether a phone is required at sign-up varies; Google decides case by case.
A private number, not a shared one
Free “receive SMS online” sites publish one number to everyone, so your Google code is readable by strangers. A callmins number is rented to you alone, by the month, and receives calls as well as texts. See receive SMS online for how that works, or the temporary number guide if you only need it briefly.
Questions people ask
Can I use a virtual number for Google?
Maybe. We haven't yet confirmed that Google accepts callmins numbers, so treat it as may not work. Google often asks for a phone number when you create an account or sign in from a new device, and texts a verification code.
Why not use a free number from a website for Google?
Free receive-SMS sites show every number and its texts to anyone who visits, so anyone can read your Google code and take over the account later. Apps also block those shared numbers quickly. A callmins number is rented to you alone.
What happens if I stop paying for the number?
The number is released when its paid month ends if it isn't renewed, and may later go to someone else, who could then receive your Google codes. Keep the number for as long as you use the account, or move Google to another number first.
Does Google need a phone number?
Not always. Google often asks for a phone number when you create an account or sign in from a new device, and texts a verification code.
Other apps
Try a number with Google.
$3.00/month, no setup fee. Yours alone, in your browser or the callmins app. Cancel renewal any time.