Using a virtual number on iPhone
Quick answer
You don't install a virtual number on your iPhone. You type it into the app you're verifying, and the SMS code appears in the Noir SMS dashboard, which you can open in Safari. This works for WhatsApp, Telegram and most apps without a second SIM or eSIM. The number receives SMS only, and the app's "autofill code" won't fill it automatically, so copy the code from the dashboard.
On iPhone it's tempting to look for a setting to "add a number". For temporary verification numbers, there isn't one, and you don't need it.
Steps
- In Safari, open the Noir SMS dashboard and buy a number for the app.
- Copy the number and paste it into the app's phone field with the right country.
- Switch back to Safari; the code appears with a sound alert. Copy it into the app.
iPhone-specific notes
- iOS's "From Messages" code suggestion only works for texts to your own SIM.
- WhatsApp on a second iPhone account needs WhatsApp Business or a second device.
- If you need a real second line for calls, iPhone supports dual SIM with eSIM.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need jailbreak or a profile?
No. You only use the dashboard in your browser.
Can I add the number to iMessage?
No, it's SMS-receive only and temporary.
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