# NumberOTP > Virtual phone numbers for SMS verification and OTP — 1,500+ platforms, 190+ countries, instant delivery via API or dashboard. NumberOTP provides real SIM-backed, non-VoIP virtual phone numbers for receiving SMS verification codes on major platforms including WhatsApp, Google, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Amazon, Apple, Discord, TikTok, and 1,500+ others. Pay per activation, with an automatic refund if no SMS arrives. New accounts get $0.10 in free credit. ## Core Product - **Virtual Phone Numbers**: Temporary and rented virtual numbers for OTP/SMS verification - **Coverage**: 190+ countries, non-VoIP numbers accepted by major platforms - **Delivery**: Instant SMS delivery, 99% OTP delivery rate - **API**: Developer-friendly REST API for programmatic number provisioning - **Dashboard**: Web-based dashboard for manual use ## API - [API reference](https://www.numberotp.com/docs/api) - [OpenAPI 3.1 specification](https://www.numberotp.com/openapi.yaml) - [API playground](https://www.numberotp.com/api-playground) - Public, no-auth endpoints: `/v1/public/services`, `/v1/public/countries`, `/v1/public/prices` - Authenticated: `POST /v1/activations` with a Bearer API key ## Supported Platforms (OTP Pages) - [WhatsApp](https://www.numberotp.com/otp/whatsapp) - [Google](https://www.numberotp.com/otp/google) - [Telegram](https://www.numberotp.com/otp/telegram) - [Facebook](https://www.numberotp.com/otp/facebook) - [Instagram](https://www.numberotp.com/otp/instagram) - [Amazon](https://www.numberotp.com/otp/amazon) - [Apple/iCloud](https://www.numberotp.com/otp/apple) - [Walmart](https://www.numberotp.com/otp/walmart) - [Discord](https://www.numberotp.com/otp/discord) - [TikTok](https://www.numberotp.com/otp/tiktok) ## Key Pages - [Homepage](https://www.numberotp.com) - [Services](https://www.numberotp.com/services) - [Pricing](https://www.numberotp.com/pricing) - [Real SIM vs VoIP numbers](https://www.numberotp.com/real-sim-vs-voip) - [API documentation](https://www.numberotp.com/docs) - [Browser extension for Chrome, Edge and Firefox](https://www.numberotp.com/browser-extension) ([guide](https://www.numberotp.com/docs/browser-extension)) - [FAQ](https://www.numberotp.com/faq) - [Blog](https://www.numberotp.com/blog) ## Guides - [What is an OTP number?](https://www.numberotp.com/blog/what-is-an-otp-number-complete-guide-2026) - [VoIP vs real phone number: what apps actually check](https://www.numberotp.com/blog/voip-vs-real-phone-number) - [Why SMS verification costs so much](https://www.numberotp.com/blog/why-sms-verification-costs-so-much) - [10 best virtual number services for OTP (2026)](https://www.numberotp.com/blog/best-virtual-number-services-for-otp) - [Temporary phone number for OTP in India](https://www.numberotp.com/blog/temporary-phone-number-india-otp) - [How to rent a virtual phone number for OTP verification](https://www.numberotp.com/blog/how-to-rent-a-virtual-phone-number-for-otp-verification) ## Contact - [Contact](https://www.numberotp.com/contact) - [Signup](https://www.numberotp.com/signup)