Email & accounts

Virtual number for Google verification

Rent a private mobile number, enter it in Google, and read the code in your dashboard. It stays reserved for 20 minutes — no code, no charge.

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Google number prices

Prices from our live offers when this page was built; they move during the day and the dashboard always shows the current one. More countries are available inside.

How to get your Google code

Google may ask for a phone number when you create an account, when it sees an unusual sign-in, or to unlock some features. It sends a 6-digit code by SMS with the prefix “G-”.

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When Google asks to verify your phone, pick the country of your number from the list.
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Paste the number and choose to receive a text message.
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Enter the 6 digits after “G-” from your CoveSMS dashboard.

Full guide: Google code without a SIM card: how to receive it online →

If the Google code doesn’t arrive

If Google says “This phone number cannot be used for verification”, it won’t send a code to that number. Cancel after 2 minutes for the full price back to your balance and try another country.
Google limits how many accounts one number can verify. A fresh number from a different country usually works better than retrying the same one.
Codes normally arrive in seconds. Waiting longer rarely helps; the price goes back to your balance automatically after 20 minutes.

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Good to know: Google uses the phone for account recovery. After you are in, add your own recovery email and turn on 2-Step Verification with an authenticator app or passkey, so you never depend on the rented number again.

Before you verify

Google limits how often one number can verify; a fresh number works best.
Pick “send SMS” if the app offers a call — numbers are SMS-only.
Once you’re in, turn on an authenticator app for login codes. The number is single-use and won’t help you recover the account later.

At a glance

Reservation: 20 minutes per number
No SMS?: Automatic balance back
Changed your mind?: Cancel after 2 minutes, instant balance back
Receives: SMS only (no calls)
Main countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom
Payment: Card from $5 · USDC/SOL from $2
Top-up bonus: +5% from $20 · +10% from $50 · +15% from $100

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Google number: questions

Does the number work for Gmail, YouTube and Google Voice?

The number receives the SMS for Google account verification, which covers Gmail and YouTube. It can’t be used to set up Google Voice, which needs a number you keep.

What does “This phone number has been used too many times” mean?

Google already verified other accounts with that number. That attempt goes back to your balance; buy a new number, ideally from another country.

Does Google accept these numbers?

They’re mobile numbers, which Google generally accepts. If one is refused, cancel it for your balance back and try another country.

What if the code doesn’t come?

Ask Google to resend once. If nothing arrives within 20 minutes, the number closes and the price goes back to your balance automatically.

Can I use a US number from another country?

Yes. Choose the matching country code in the app (+1 for the US and Canada, +44 for the UK) and enter the rest of the number.

Will my account stay on this number?

The number is single-use. Add your own email and an authenticator app as soon as you’re in, so you never depend on it again.

Get your Google code now

Open a free account, add a few dollars, and keep your personal number private.

Price: Free to open
Apps: 100+
Balance back: Automatic
Countries: 30+

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