Temporary Phone Numbers for Upwork
How to Buy a Virtual Phone Number for Upwork 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 Upwork
In the left menu, under "Select service," click "Upwork". 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 Upwork verification screen to complete registration.
Benefits of Using a Temporary Phone Number for Upwork
Upwork is the world's largest marketplace for freelancers, connecting businesses with independent professionals for a vast range of projects. To create a trusted environment, Upwork requires freelancers and clients to verify their accounts with a phone number. For a freelancer building their career, a virtual phone number is an essential tool for maintaining privacy, professionalism, and a healthy work-life balance.
Maintain a Professional Boundary
As a freelancer, you are a business. Using your personal phone number for your Upwork profile can lead to clients contacting you at all hours, blurring the line between your work and private time. A virtual number acts as your dedicated business line. It allows you to manage all client and platform communications through a professional channel, preserving your personal space and time.
Protect Your Personal Privacy
Your Upwork profile is public. Attaching your personal phone number to it can expose you to unwanted contact, spam, or even having your data scraped. A virtual number allows you to complete the verification process without ever revealing your private contact details. This protects your personal safety and ensures that only legitimate clients can contact you through the platform's official channels.
Enhance Your Professional Image
Using a dedicated number for your freelance business demonstrates a high level of professionalism and organization. It shows potential clients that you take your business and your security seriously. A virtual number allows you to securely receive the initial OTP from Upwork and maintain a professional point of contact without compromising your personal information, helping you build a strong and trustworthy brand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, our numbers are specifically designed for Upwork registration. Upwork 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 Upwork account.
First, double-check that you've copied the SMS code precisely as it appeared in your SMSFAST account and entered it correctly into Upwork. 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 Upwork. 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 Upwork 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 Upwork 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 Upwork significantly enhances your privacy and security. This allows you to avoid exposing your personal number.