Guides
Guides to UK numbers and private SMS inboxes
Understand the rental model, set up your inbox and know what to check when a message does not arrive.
Practical guides
Dedicated UK number or public SMS inbox?
A private rental assigns a UK number to your account for its paid period. A public inbox publishes messages for visitors to read. Choose based on the messages you expect and how long you need the number.
Read guideGetting startedHow to receive SMS with a rented UK number
Choose a plan, wait for your assigned number to become active, then receive SMS in the inbox for that number. You use the website on your phone or computer; no SIM installation is needed.
Read guideKeeping accessWhat happens when your UK number rental ends?
Each successful paid renewal keeps the same number and inbox active. Cancelling renewal leaves your remaining paid time in place. If you plan to stop, update accounts that use the number before that time ends.
Read guideTroubleshootingWhat to check when a verification SMS does not arrive
A missing code can involve the rental status, the number entered, the inbox view or the sending service. Work through these checks before requesting more codes.
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