How to verify Discord without using your personal phone number

Discord does not ask for a phone number at sign-up for everyone, but it appears in three situations: a server sets its verification level to require a verified phone, Discord flags a new account or a login from a new place, or you want to join voice in a strict community. In each case the phone is a check, not a service you use afterwards, which is why a temporary number fits.

When Discord actually asks for a phone

The prompt shows up when a server owner turns on the highest verification level, when an account is created from a network Discord considers risky, or after a password reset from a new device. If you only chat in open servers you may never see it. If you do, the message is usually 'verify your phone number to continue', and nothing else works until you do.

Why a US number is the usual choice

Discord accepts numbers from most countries, and the US pool on Noir SMS is the deepest and the cheapest for Discord. Pick the United States on the Discord page, check the live price, and buy one number. Choose another country only if the service shows it in stock and you have a reason to.

Step by step

1. Open Discord settingsGo to User Settings, then My Account, and choose Add under Phone number. If a server forced the check, Discord shows the same field.
2. Buy a numberOn Noir SMS pick Discord and a country, usually United States. Confirm the price and buy one number.
3. Enter the number and request the codeType the number with the country code. Discord sends a 6-digit code by SMS.
4. Read the code and finishThe code appears in your Noir SMS dashboard with a sound alert. Enter it in Discord. If nothing arrives in 20 minutes the charge is refunded.

Limits you should know

Discord limits how many accounts can use the same phone number. A number that has already been used on other accounts may be refused with 'this phone number is already in use'. If that happens, cancel the order after the 2-minute wait and you get your money back automatically. Never try to link many accounts to one number; that is against Discord's rules and ours.

Keep the account after the number is gone

The number is yours for 20 minutes and then returns to the supplier. Add an email, set a strong password and turn on an authenticator app straight away. If you later need to remove the phone number from the account, Discord lets you do that in the same settings page.