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Numbers activated
2K+
Countries available
190+
Average delivery rate
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The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is the official platform for booking train tickets in India, used by millions daily. To create an account, book tickets, and receive PNR status updates, providing a phone number for verification is mandatory. Using a temporary phone number is a crucial step to protect your privacy when interacting with this massive public service.
Registering on a government-run portal like IRCTC means your personal data, including your travel patterns, becomes part of a vast database. A virtual phone number allows you to create your account without linking your primary, personal phone number to your travel history. This minimizes your digital footprint and adds a layer of privacy, ensuring your main contact detail is not permanently on file.
While IRCTC sends essential travel alerts, your number could potentially be used for other service-related communications or surveys. A disposable phone number is perfect for receiving your initial verification OTP and subsequent PNR updates for a specific journey. This ensures you get the critical information you need without exposing your personal number to potential long-term spam.
Using a virtual number adds a layer of security to your IRCTC account. It prevents your primary phone number, which is often tied to your banking and other sensitive accounts, from being associated with your travel profile. This simple, proactive step helps protect your identity and allows you to book your train journeys with greater peace of mind.
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 "IRCTC". 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 IRCTC verification screen to complete registration.
Both options let you receive an SMS code on a IRCTC number. The difference is in reliability and privacy.
Yes, our numbers are specifically designed for IRCTC registration. IRCTC 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 IRCTC account.
First, double-check that you've copied the SMS code precisely as it appeared in your SMSFAST account and entered it correctly into IRCTC. 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 IRCTC. 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.
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 IRCTC 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 IRCTC significantly enhances your privacy and security. This allows you to avoid exposing your personal number.