Temporary Phone Numbers for Prakerja
How to Buy a Virtual Phone Number for Prakerja 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
In the left menu, under "Select service," click "Prakerja." 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 verification screen to complete registration.
Benefits of Using a Temporary Phone Number for Prakerja
The "Kartu Prakerja" is a large-scale Indonesian government program designed to provide job training and social assistance to citizens. To register for the program and receive benefits, participants must create an account and verify their identity with a phone number. This involves highly sensitive personal data, making a virtual phone number a critical tool for protecting one's identity.
Safeguard Your Sensitive Personal Data
Your Prakerja profile contains your national ID number, employment status, and other highly sensitive personal information. Linking this profile to your primary, lifelong phone number can create a significant security risk. A virtual number allows you to complete the necessary SMS verification for your account without forging this direct link. In the event of a data breach, your real number remains unexposed, protecting you from identity theft and targeted scams.
Protect Yourself from Fraud
Scammers often impersonate official government programs to trick people into giving away money or information. A virtual number helps shield you from these threats. Because the number is not used for public communication, it is much less likely to be targeted by fraudulent messages claiming to be from the Prakerja program. It provides a more secure, isolated channel for your official verifications.
Maintain Control Over Your Official Digital ID
Using a virtual number gives you greater control over this vital piece of your digital identity. It allows you to securely access your Prakerja benefits and training when you need them, without permanently tethering your most personal data to the phone number you use for everything else. This compartmentalization is a smart strategy for long-term data protection when dealing with any government service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, our numbers are specifically designed for Prakerja registration. Prakerja 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 Prakerja account.
First, double-check that you've copied the SMS code precisely as it appeared in your SMSFAST account and entered it correctly into Prakerja. 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 Prakerja. 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 Prakerja 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 Prakerja 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 Prakerja significantly enhances your privacy and security. This allows you to avoid exposing your personal number.