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Virtual Number for Apple ID (Apple Account) Verification

Apple renamed Apple ID to Apple Account in 2024, but verification works the same way. When you create an account on an iPhone, iPad, Mac or at account.apple.com, Apple asks for a phone number and verifies it with a 6-digit code by text message or phone call. That number becomes a trusted phone number for two-factor authentication, which Apple uses for sign-in codes and account recovery. Noir SMS rents you a carrier mobile number for 20 minutes and displays Apple's code in your dashboard, with an automatic refund if it never arrives.

  • Code in seconds
  • Refund if no SMS
  • US · Canada · UK

Quick answer

Yes, but plan ahead. Apple requires a phone number when you create an Apple Account (formerly Apple ID) and sends a 6-digit code by text. A Noir SMS number from the US, Canada or UK can receive it. Because that number becomes a trusted number for two-factor authentication, add your own trusted number right after. No SMS within 20 minutes means an automatic refund.

Apple ID number prices

One number, one Apple ID verification. Pay only for what you use.

Prices captured on October 6, 2026. Prices and stock change with demand; the live price is always shown in your dashboard before you buy. Not charged if no SMS arrives.

How to get your Apple ID code

STEP 01

Rent an Apple number

Choose Apple ID in Noir SMS and select the United States, Canada or the United Kingdom.

STEP 02

Create the account

At account.apple.com or in Settings on your device, enter your name, birthday and email, then the phone number. Choose text message as the verification method.

STEP 03

Verify, then add your own number

Enter the 6-digit code from your dashboard. Then open Sign-In & Security and add a trusted phone number you'll keep.

Before you verify Apple ID

Trusted numbers drive recovery

If you lose access to every trusted number and device, Apple's account recovery can take days or longer. Never leave a rented number as your only trusted number.

Trusted devices get codes first

Once you're signed in on an iPhone, iPad or Mac, Apple shows verification codes on that device, so you rarely need SMS. Consider setting up a recovery contact or recovery key as well.

The number doesn't set your region

Your App Store and iCloud country comes from the account's country and payment details, not from the phone number. A +1 or +44 number won't change which store you see.

Noir SMS at a glance

Number reserved for you
20 minutes
If no SMS arrives
Automatic refund
Cancel manually
After 2 minutes, instant refund
Receives
SMS only (no calls)
Main countries
US, Canada, UK
Other countries
190+ in the dashboard
Payment
Card, from $5, no subscription
Deposit bonus
+5% / +10% / +15% from $20 / $50 / $100

Apple ID virtual number: FAQ

Can I create an Apple ID without a phone number?

Generally no. Apple requires a phone number for new accounts so it can turn on two-factor authentication. The number can be any one that receives Apple's text code. A Noir SMS number works for creating the account, but add your own trusted number soon after so recovery doesn't depend on the rental.

Why didn't Apple send my verification code?

Apple may limit code requests after several attempts or have trouble delivering to certain numbers. Make sure you chose text message, not phone call, since Noir SMS numbers can't receive calls. If no SMS arrives within 20 minutes, Noir SMS refunds the charge to your balance automatically.

Can I remove the virtual number from my Apple Account later?

Yes, once another trusted phone number is on the account. Apple requires at least one trusted number for two-factor authentication, so add your own number first, then remove the rented one under Sign-In & Security in your Apple Account settings.

Does a US phone number change my App Store country?

No. The phone number's country doesn't decide your App Store or iCloud region. That's based on the country and payment information on your Apple Account. Changing your region is a separate process in your account settings and may require a payment method from that country.

Is it okay to use a temporary number for an Apple Account?

For your own account, yes, as long as you follow Apple's terms. Noir SMS prohibits fraud, impersonation, bulk account creation and evading bans. Because Apple accounts hold purchases, photos and device locks, treat the rented number as a setup step only and move to a number you control.

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