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Upwork Phone Verification with a Virtual Number
Upwork asks freelancers to verify a phone number by SMS while setting up a profile, and it may ask clients too. Upwork also runs its own identity verification, which can include a photo of a government ID and a selfie or a short video call. These are separate steps: the phone code confirms you can receive a text, while ID verification confirms who you are. Noir SMS can help with the first one only, by receiving the text on a carrier mobile number reserved for 20 minutes. Upwork Messages is where you talk to clients, so they never need your number.
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Quick answer
A Noir SMS number can receive Upwork's SMS verification code. Choose Upwork in the dashboard (Canada and UK numbers are in stock now), enter the number on Upwork's phone step and copy the code; no SMS in 20 minutes means a refund. It only covers the phone step: Upwork verifies your identity separately, and that you must complete with your real details.
Upwork number prices
One number, one Upwork verification. Pay only for what you use.
United States66k in stock
Canada544k in stock
United Kingdom200k in stockPrices captured on November 12, 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 Upwork code
Enter it on Upwork's phone step
In your profile setup or settings, choose the matching country, enter the rented number and request a text message code.
Verify, then finish your profile honestly
Enter the code from your dashboard. Complete Upwork's identity verification with your own ID if asked, and set up an authenticator for sign-in.
Before you verify Upwork
ID verification can't be skipped
Upwork's identity check uses your real documents and face. A virtual number has nothing to do with it, and using Noir SMS to get around identity or KYC checks is prohibited and leads to account closure.
Country should match your profile
Upwork expects your phone, location and ID to be consistent. Rent a number from the country you actually live and work in; a mismatch may trigger extra review or a hold on your account.
Protect your earnings with 2FA
Upwork offers two-step verification for logins and withdrawals. Use an authenticator app or your own phone, not a rented number, since Noir SMS numbers are single use and recycled later.
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)
- Countries
- 190+ in the dashboard
- Deepest stock
- US, Canada, UK
- Payment
- Card or USDT / USDC / SOL from $5
- Deposit bonus
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Upwork virtual number: FAQ
Which countries are available for Upwork on Noir SMS?
Canada and United Kingdom numbers are currently in stock for Upwork. Stock changes, so the dashboard shows what's available before you buy. Choose the country that matches where you live, since Upwork compares it with the rest of your profile.
Can a virtual number replace Upwork's ID verification?
No. Phone verification and identity verification are separate, and Upwork's ID check requires your real documents. Noir SMS only receives the SMS code, and its terms prohibit using numbers to bypass identity checks.
Does Upwork accept virtual numbers?
Upwork may reject VoIP numbers such as Google Voice or TextNow. Noir SMS numbers are carrier mobile numbers, so they usually work. If Upwork refuses the number or no code arrives within 20 minutes, the charge is refunded automatically.
Will clients contact me on that number?
No. Upwork keeps client communication in Upwork Messages and calls inside the platform, and your verified phone isn't shown to clients. That's also why a temporary number is fine for the verification step itself.
Can I open a second Upwork freelancer account with another number?
No. Upwork allows one freelancer account per person and closes duplicates. Noir SMS prohibits bulk account creation and evading bans, so use a temporary number only for your own single account.
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Noir SMS is not affiliated with Upwork. Upwork is a trademark of its respective owner. Use virtual numbers only to verify your own accounts and in line with Upwork's terms of service.