Temporary Phone Numbers for Things
How to Buy a Virtual Phone Number for Things 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 "Things." 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 Things
Things by Cultured Code is a premium, award-winning task manager designed to help you organize your life. To sync your to-dos across devices, you use Things Cloud, which may offer phone number verification for account security or recovery. For a system designed to create clarity and focus, it's wise to ensure the contact details linked to it don't become a source of distraction or a security risk. A virtual phone number is a smart choice for protecting your productivity hub.
Keep Your Productivity System Secure
Your task manager is the control center for your personal and professional life. Protecting access to it is critical. If you use your primary phone number for account recovery, you risk a SIM swap or other attack compromising your entire organizational system. Using a dedicated, virtual number that is not publicly known adds a robust layer of security. It ensures that only you can recover your account, protecting your plans and projects from prying eyes.
Minimize Distractions
The goal of an app like Things is to reduce mental clutter, not add to it. Linking your primary phone number could potentially expose it to marketing or notifications that pull you away from your tasks. A temporary number allows you to complete the verification process while ensuring that any non-essential communications are funneled elsewhere. This helps maintain the sanctity of your productivity tool and keeps your focus sharp.
Separate Your Tools from Your Social Life
Good digital hygiene involves compartmentalizing different areas of your life. Your primary phone number is for social connections—family, friends, and colleagues. Your productivity tools serve a different function. Using a separate, disposable phone for services like Things reinforces this healthy boundary. It keeps your private social life distinct from the tools you use to manage your work and personal projects, leading to better focus and security.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, our numbers are specifically designed for Things registration. Things 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 Things account.
First, double-check that you've copied the SMS code precisely as it appeared in your SMSFAST account and entered it correctly into Things. 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 Things. 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 Things 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 Things 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 Things significantly enhances your privacy and security. This allows you to avoid exposing your personal number.