Numbers activated
555
Numbers activated
555
Countries available
190+
Average delivery rate
49%
If SMS doesn’t arriveSMS doesn’t arrive?
Auto-refund
A virtual number for Claude lets you verify your Anthropic account without linking your personal phone.
Anthropic requires phone verification when you create a Claude account, according to Anthropic's official support documentation. The same requirement applies to personal accounts and to accounts used for development or testing. A virtual number from SMSFAST completes this step with a real, working number. Your personal phone stays off your Claude account.
Anthropic does not accept VoIP numbers or landlines for Claude verification, but it does accept non-VoIP mobile numbers.
Anthropic does not support VoIP numbers or landlines, according to Anthropic's official support documentation. Public VoIP services such as Google Voice are a common source of rejected numbers.
SMSFAST provides paid, exclusive non-VoIP numbers built on real carrier infrastructure, not software VoIP. Each SMSFAST number is assigned to one user at a time. Delivery rates by country appear on this page, so a higher-rate country improves your first attempt.
Either create a new account by clicking "Registration" or log in if you already have one.
In the top right corner, click "+" and choose a convenient top-up method. Add the amount you need.
In the left menu, under "Select service," click "Anthropic". Then, choose your region from the list.
Click "Buy" and wait a few seconds for your temporary number to be purchased and activated.
Copy the phone number from the "Number" field to activate the service.
Wait for the one-time password (OTP) to appear in the "Code from SMS" field, then enter it in the Anthropic verification screen to complete registration.
Verify a Claude account with a virtual number in four steps.
Both options let you receive an SMS code on a Anthropic number. The difference is in reliability and privacy.
Yes, Anthropic requires a phone number to verify a Claude account, and a virtual number from SMSFAST meets that requirement. The six-digit code lands on your SMSFAST number, not your personal phone, so your own line stays private. SMSFAST covers 190+ countries for this verification step.
Anthropic does not support VoIP numbers or landlines, according to its official support documentation. Numbers from public VoIP pools, such as Google Voice, are the common source of rejected verifications. SMSFAST provides paid, exclusive non-VoIP numbers on real carrier infrastructure, the number type Anthropic accepts.
Anthropic likely flagged the number as VoIP, or the number was already used for a registration. Select a different number in SMSFAST, and try a country with a higher delivery rate. If you cancel before the code arrives, your balance refunds instantly at no cost.
Anthropic cannot currently change a verified phone number on an account, so the signup number can matter for recovery. Enabling two-factor authentication through an authenticator app separates account security from any single phone number. Record the SMSFAST number you used so you can reference it later.
No, Anthropic applies a one-number-per-account policy, and a reused number returns a phone number already in use error. SMSFAST lets you get a separate virtual number for each Claude account from one balance. No extra SIM cards are needed for the next account.
Using a virtual number to verify a Claude account is legal in most countries for personal use. SMSFAST operates as a legitimate B2C virtual number service, and Anthropic's terms govern account use rather than the number type. This is general information, not legal advice.
Yes, SMSFAST supports SMS verification for 1,000+ platforms worldwide, including WhatsApp, Google, Discord, Telegram, and Amazon. If you cancel before the SMS arrives, your balance refunds immediately. Trying a number for another service then carries no financial cost, and each number stays exclusive to you.