Numbers activated
137K+





Numbers activated
137K+
Countries available
190+
Average delivery rate
54%
If SMS doesn’t arriveSMS doesn’t arrive?
Auto-refund
When OpenAI asks you to verify a phone number, a SMSFAST virtual number completes the verification privately.
OpenAI increasingly asks for a phone number to confirm a real person and limit automated signups. You may hit this when generating a first API key, the developer credential for OpenAI's tools. A new device or flagged sign-in can also trigger it.
That number then joins the data OpenAI holds about you. A SMSFAST virtual number satisfies the check while keeping your personal line separate.
OpenAI checks phone numbers before accepting them and rejects numbers routed through VoIP services. Recycled or heavily shared numbers also get flagged. SMSFAST provides paid, exclusive non-VoIP numbers that stay outside those pools.
Each number is assigned to one user at a time. Single-user assignment is why SMSFAST numbers pass OpenAI verification in most cases. Delivery rates vary by country and appear in the table above. Choosing 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 "OpenAI (ChatGPT)". 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 OpenAI (ChatGPT) verification screen to complete registration.
You verify a ChatGPT account by entering a SMSFAST virtual number and the code that number receives.
Both options let you receive an SMS code on a OpenAI (ChatGPT) number. The difference is in reliability and privacy.
OpenAI no longer requires a phone number for most new ChatGPT accounts. You can sign up with email or a Google account instead. When OpenAI does request a number, a SMSFAST number from 190+ countries completes the check. Your personal phone stays private.
ChatGPT most often rejects a number identified as VoIP or already used for another OpenAI account. Select a different country or number in SMSFAST, since delivery varies by region. If you cancel before the code arrives, your balance is refunded instantly, so trying again costs nothing.
A missing ChatGPT code usually points to the same causes as a rejection. VoIP numbers or numbers already tied to an account are the common reasons. Choose a country with a higher delivery rate, shown in the table above, to improve your first attempt.
SMSFAST offers two options. Activation mode covers 20 to 90 minutes, enough for a single ChatGPT verification. Long-term rental runs from 1 day to 1 year and renews, keeping the number yours for continued access. Cancellation for long-term rental is coming soon.
OpenAI does not ban accounts for the type of number used at registration. Restrictions follow behavior that breaks OpenAI usage policies, not the number itself. SMSFAST provides non-VoIP numbers accepted by OpenAI in most cases, across 190+ countries. Choosing a higher-rate country further improves your verification success.
Using a virtual number to verify a ChatGPT account is legal in most countries for personal use. A SMSFAST number also protects privacy by keeping your personal phone off your OpenAI account. Treat this as general information, not legal advice.
Yes. SMSFAST supports SMS verification for 190+ platforms, including WhatsApp, Google, Discord, Amazon, and Instagram. If you buy a number and cancel before the SMS arrives in activation mode, your balance is refunded immediately. Trying a number for another service carries no risk.