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Permanence is always associated with stability and reliability. But that’s not the full truth. Even products built to last a short time can be just as useful.
Such is the case with online temporary numbers. So if you want one for yourself, keep reading. We’ll cover everything that you’d want to know before you get one.
Why do you need a temporary number?
Under certain circumstances, using a temporary number instead of your private number is very useful such as when:
- You need to verify your account without using your real number.
- You’re on vacation and want to save on international phone call costs.
- You want to separate your private life from everything else.
- You want to limit the exposure of your private number to the internet.
Ranked from worst to best: Where can you get one?
If you believe you’ll benefit from owning one, here are a few places where you can get it. To better compare the advantages of each of the better options, we’ll talk about the worst option first and the best option last.
1. Sketchy free sites
You might consider registering for a free number site to see what it’s all about. The offer seems too good to pass up, so if you want to take advantage of it, signing up is simple. Meanwhile, you’d see other sites that won’t even ask you to sign up. There the two main ways by which they operate:
- A random phone number is generated for you to use.
- You get a link that you can use for the call.
Both seem reasonable, right? But there’s a problem. What if you change your phone? The odds of you being able to use the same number is zero. This means that any contact that only knows you through that number will know that you used a temporary number. Meanwhile, a link isn’t good enough for certain purposes.
2. Google Voice
Google Voice is free and is from a reliable company. And if you have a Google account, you can get one for yourself. One of the reasons it’s an attractive option to people is Google already has the infrastructure necessary to make the call.
It seems like the perfect choice until you realize one huge setback: it only works with other Google Voice numbers. If you’re needing a temporary number to keep your private number unknown, it’s a great option. Otherwise, it won’t help you much.
3. Telecom Providers
Surpassing the first two options by a huge margin, telecom providers like Freeje have superior products to the market. There’s not just one kind as well. Depending on what you need one for, you can get one most suited to your needs.
In a sense, all the numbers they offer are considered temporary numbers. You have the power to terminate your subscription anytime, giving you the freedom to more efficiently utilize your financial assets.
Buying your first online temporary number
You can get your first temporary number for as low as $1. Various sites would have specific instructions on how to do it. But for the sake of demonstrating the process, we’ll follow how you can do it on Freeje.
1. Go to the homepage
Just below the above-the-fold copy, you’d see a big blue button that says “Buy Virtual Number Online”. You’d also see a similar button on various service pages so if you’d like to explore their offers first, you don’t have to go back to the homepage.
2. Select the specifications for your number
Whether you click on the button, you’ll be taken to a separate page. The type of number will automatically be selected for you if you got there from a service page. Otherwise, you have to select one.
Then, you can proceed to select the country you want your number to originate from. Freeje may ask you for other details depending on the VoIP number you’re getting. Just fill out whatever information they’re asking for.
3. Sign up on the site
If you don’t have an account with them yet, you have to set one up first. You can link your Google account to save some time. But if you already have an account on the site that you want to associate with the purchase, just type in your login credentials.
4. Review the details before payment
Once you’ve completed the sign up process, you’ll be directed to the payment page. Here, you’d be able to review the details. Make sure that everything is correct because you won’t be able to reverse the transaction. Then, pay for your purchase.
Congratulations! After going through these steps, you finally have your first temporary number. We hope that you’d be able to maximize their use.
