Free public number
$0- Public messages are visible
- Used by multiple visitors
- No registration required
- Best for low-priority testing
Free OpenAI Temp Number to Receive SMS Online
Use a free virtual number or temp number to receive SMS online from OpenAI and, where OpenAI accepts public or virtual numbers, to sign up for a OpenAI account without paying for the number. You can also compare paid one-time and private options when you need more control. This page currently displays 10 public message records from the available MyTempSMS snapshot. Public messages are visible to everyone; number availability, OpenAI acceptance, verification, and delivery are not guaranteed. MyTempSMS is independent from OpenAI.
One-time verification
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- Single-use number
- Expires after verification
- Final availability is checked at checkout
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| Feature | Free public number | One-time verification | Private rental |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Testing or low priority | Quick verification | Frequent or long-term use |
| Cost | $0 | Varies by country | Varies by country |
| Number type | Shared | Single use | Private |
| Message visibility | Public | Order-specific | Private |
| Reusability | Multiple visitors | Single use | During rental |
| Active duration | While available | Until verified or expired | Selected rental period |
| Delivery guarantee | Not guaranteed | Not guaranteed | Not guaranteed |
| Setup time | Instant | At checkout | At checkout |
Recent public activity
These are the latest public OpenAI messages. They are visible to everyone and may no longer be valid.
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OpenAI
7782262867
Your OpenAI verification code is: 630457
OpenAI
7782266725
Your OpenAI verification code is: 691547
OpenAI
7782267012
Your OpenAI verification code is: 421386
OpenAI
7782264756
您的 OpenAI 验证代码是：855858
OpenAI
7782262535
Your OpenAI verification code is: 383906
OpenAI
7481779678
您的 OpenAI 验证代码是：315110
OpenAI
7782266025
Your OpenAI verification code is: 778135
OpenAI
7782258548
您的 OpenAI 验证代码是：990459
OpenAI
7782265505
Your OpenAI verification code is: 674678
OpenAI
7782262509
Your OpenAI verification code is: 003527
Receive OpenAI / ChatGPT SMS online with verified platform-specific context
Open a free public number that is currently listed and leave that number's message page open. Submit the number only in the OpenAI / ChatGPT action you initiated, and ignore messages that do not correspond to your action. OpenAI currently says phone verification is not required to create a new OpenAI account or use ChatGPT. OpenAI / ChatGPT alone decides whether that number is eligible.
Use this page for the exact OpenAI / ChatGPT message request you started
Open a free public number that is currently listed and leave that number's message page open. Submit the number only in the OpenAI / ChatGPT action you initiated, and ignore messages that do not correspond to your action. OpenAI account MFA can include a six-digit code by SMS or WhatsApp, depending on what the account and region offer. Use timing and context to separate your message from other visitors' traffic.
ChatGPT no longer requires phone verification, while the initial API key does
OpenAI says the same phone number can be used for phone verification only up to three times, and its Help Center currently does not provide an option to change or. This is a public message feed, so texts arriving on the number are not confidential. OpenAI / ChatGPT alone decides whether that number is eligible.
OpenAI MFA can use SMS or WhatsApp but also supports stronger alternative methods
OpenAI currently says phone verification is not required to create a new OpenAI account or use ChatGPT. OpenAI account MFA can include a six-digit code by SMS or WhatsApp, depending on what the account and region offer. Do not treat every verification prompt as the same workflow.
Phone reuse limits and the lack of a general phone-change option affect long-term planning
OpenAI’s current policy sharply separates ChatGPT from API phone verification: ChatGPT use no longer needs phone verification, while an initial API key does. OpenAI MFA can offer authenticator apps, push notifications, passkeys, SMS or WhatsApp, and other available methods. Follow the platform-specific path before trying another number.
Keep OpenAI recovery and MFA on private methods already under your control
Because phone-number changes are not generally supported, a permanent OpenAI or ChatGPT account should rely on private sign-in and MFA factors the user controls. This is a public message feed, so texts arriving on the number are not confidential. For a permanent account, use private recovery credentials.
A user expects a ChatGPT signup SMS even though ChatGPT no longer requires phone verification
First verify the dialing prefix, the number you submitted, and the account action that was active when you asked for a message. OpenAI account MFA can include a six-digit code by SMS or WhatsApp, depending on what the account and region offer. If it still fails, stop rapid resends and use the documented fallback.
The OpenAI phone has reached the verification reuse limit or cannot be updated
A rejected number should be treated as a platform eligibility or account-state issue, not merely a receiving problem. OpenAI says the same phone number can be used for phone verification only up to three times, and its Help Center currently does not provide an option. Resolve the platform-side requirement rather than cycling through public numbers.
An OpenAI MFA phone is unavailable and another enabled method is needed
When the original phone or security factor is gone, avoid reconstructing the account around a shared inbox. Because phone-number changes are not generally supported, a permanent OpenAI or ChatGPT account should rely on private sign-in and MFA factors the user controls. Try an existing backup factor first and use the service's recovery route when needed.
Project questions
How do I read a OpenAI / ChatGPT SMS on this page?
Open a free public number that is currently listed and leave that number's message page open. Submit the number only in the OpenAI / ChatGPT action you initiated, and ignore messages that do not correspond to your action. OpenAI / ChatGPT alone decides whether that number is eligible.
Does ChatGPT currently require phone verification to create an account?
OpenAI currently says phone verification is not required to create a new OpenAI account or use ChatGPT. Phone verification is instead required for generating an initial API key on platform.openai.com, with subsequent API keys not requiring it.
When can OpenAI MFA send a six-digit code by SMS or WhatsApp?
OpenAI account MFA can include a six-digit code by SMS or WhatsApp, depending on what the account and region offer. This security feature is separate from the initial-API-key phone-verification requirement.
How many OpenAI phone verifications can use the same number, and can that number be changed later?
OpenAI says the same phone number can be used for phone verification only up to three times, and its Help Center currently does not provide an option to change or update an account-associated phone number.
Which OpenAI MFA methods can replace SMS during sign-in?
OpenAI MFA can offer authenticator apps, push notifications, passkeys, SMS or WhatsApp, and other available methods. If several methods are enabled, users can choose another supported method during sign-in.
Why is OpenAI API phone verification different from ChatGPT account creation?
OpenAI’s current policy sharply separates ChatGPT from API phone verification: ChatGPT use no longer needs phone verification, while an initial API key does. In supported countries, that API phone check may use WhatsApp instead of SMS.
What should an OpenAI account rely on if the associated phone cannot be updated?
Because phone-number changes are not generally supported, a permanent OpenAI or ChatGPT account should rely on private sign-in and MFA factors the user controls. The MFA flow exposes alternate methods when they are already enabled.
Should I use a shared public number for long-term OpenAI / ChatGPT recovery?
This is a public message feed, so texts arriving on the number are not confidential. Use a private factor for any account you intend to keep.
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