Temporary Phone Numbers for Amazon
How to Buy a Virtual Phone Number for Amazon Through SMSFAST
To make a purchase and receive SMS online:Log in to your account
Either create a new account by clicking "Registration" or log in if you already have one.
Fund your balance
In the top right corner, click "+" and choose a convenient top-up method. Add the amount you need.
Select Amazon
In the left menu, under "Select service," click "Amazon". Then, choose your region from the list.
Purchase a number
Click "Buy" and wait a few seconds for your temporary number to be purchased and activated.
Get the number
Copy the phone number from the "Number" field to activate the service.
Enter the code
Wait for the one-time password (OTP) to appear in the "Code from SMS" field, then enter it in the Amazon verification screen to complete registration.
Benefits of Using a Temporary Phone Number for Amazon
Protecting Your Identity
One of the most compelling reasons to use a temporary phone number for Amazon is to safeguard your identity. When you register an account or update your details, providing a disposable phone number ensures your permanent contact information isn't directly linked to your Amazon profile. This minimizes the risk of your actual phone number being compromised in data breaches or shared with third-party vendors. You can easily receive SMS online for crucial account-related communications, such as password resets or two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, without exposing your mobile number. This virtual number acts as a shield, preserving your core privacy.
Facilitating Multiple Accounts and Regional Access
For users who manage multiple Amazon accounts for different purposes – perhaps a personal account and a business account, or accounts across different Amazon regional stores – a temporary phone number becomes incredibly useful. Each account often requires a unique phone number for verification. A virtual phone number enables you to receive SMS for each account, ensuring independent verification without the need for multiple physical SIM cards. This also proves beneficial if you're accessing Amazon from a region where your primary number might not be easily accessible for SMS verification, allowing you to receive text messages crucial for login or transactions seamlessly.
Minimizing Unwanted Notifications and Spam
Amazon and its associated sellers can sometimes send a high volume of text messages related to promotions, order updates, or delivery notifications. While some are useful, others can contribute to notification fatigue. By using a temporary number, you gain control over these communications. You can use it to receive necessary SMS messages, such as OTPs for login, and then discard it once your immediate need is fulfilled. This drastically reduces the amount of unsolicited text messages arriving on your primary phone, keeping your main line clear for essential personal communications and reducing the potential for spam. It's an effective way to manage your digital communications and ensure your main number remains private.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, our numbers are specifically designed for Amazon registration. Amazon requires a phone number for account creation, and our virtual numbers provide a reliable way to receive the SMS verification code.
Yes, you can. SMSFAST allows you to rent multiple virtual numbers, meaning you can use a unique number for each Amazon account.
First, double-check that you've copied the SMS code precisely as it appeared in your SMSFAST account and entered it correctly into Amazon. Also, ensure the number you used is still active and within its valid time frame.
If the issue persists, the number might have been flagged by Amazon. In such cases, we recommend simply renting a new temporary phone number and repeating the registration process.
There may be a slight delay in network delivery at times. Please give it a minute or two.
- Request resend: On the Amazon interface, look for the option to resend the code. This often prompts a new SMS message to be sent to your number.
- Ensure you are actively viewing the SMSFAST interface for the specific virtual number you rented, as the SMS message will appear there.
If the code still doesn't arrive after a resend attempt, the temporary number might be experiencing an issue with that specific service. We recommend canceling the current number (if no SMS has been received, you typically won't be charged) and renting a new disposable number from SMSFAST.
A number is valid for up to 20 minutes for SMS verification purposes. This ensures you have enough time to receive your verification code and complete the registration.
Yes, we provide real, non-VoIP numbers from local SIM cards. You can use to register on a variety of services.
No, you generally cannot reuse the same temporary number for Amazon registration. It is designed for one-time SMS verification. If you need to register another account, you'll require a new code from a new virtual number.
Yes, it is safe. Using SMSFAST numbers for services like Amazon significantly enhances your privacy and security. This allows you to avoid exposing your personal number.