SMS Verification for a New Facebook Account: Guide

SMS verification when creating a Facebook account is one of the most common steps during sign-up. To confirm that new accounts belong to real people, Facebook may want to send a code to a phone number. If you do not want to give your real number, you are opening a second account, or you are testing the sign-up flow, a single-use virtual number can do the job. In this guide you will find the steps, possible problems, and what to do after the account is created.

Why does Facebook ask for SMS verification?

Facebook may ask for phone or email verification to reduce fake and automated accounts, protect your account, and be able to reach you when you have login problems. The same method does not appear for every sign-up. Sometimes email alone is enough and sometimes phone verification is requested. This can vary with the device you use, your network, and the conditions under which the account is created.

Phone verification is generally used for purposes like these:

• Confirming at sign-up that the account belongs to a real person.
• Verifying your identity when a suspicious login is detected.
• Letting you regain access when you forget your password.
• Offering one of the two-step verification options.

What is requested and when depends on Facebook's current rules; check the platform's help pages for exact information.

Why use a virtual number?

A virtual number is a number temporarily assigned to you so you can receive a verification SMS. Common reasons include:

• Privacy: You do not want your real number linked to you on social media.
• Second account: You manage a separate account for work, a hobby, or community pages.
• Testing: You want to try an app, an ad campaign, or a sign-up flow.
• Spam protection: You want to keep your number off advertising and marketing lists. For the risks of sharing your number everywhere, read why you should not share your phone number everywhere.

For details on how it works, see what a virtual number is and how it works.

Facebook verification with CodeSMS, step by step

1. Top up your balance. Add balance to your account in the panel.
2. Select the Facebook service. Find Facebook on the "Get SMS" screen.
3. Choose a country. Stock and price vary by country. For the current list, see the Facebook price page. To compare all services, use the prices page.
4. Buy the number. You receive a single-use number.
5. Enter the number in Facebook. Type the number into the phone field of the sign-up form and request a code.
6. Read the code in the panel. The incoming code appears in the panel; type it into the Facebook screen.
7. Cancel if it does not arrive. If time runs out or you cancel, the fee is returned to your balance automatically. If a code arrived, the transaction counts as completed.

If you run into trouble, you can open a support ticket from the panel or reach us on Telegram.

Possible problems and fixes

The code does not arrive

Facebook may send the code with a delay, or limit sending if you made too many attempts in a short time. Wait a few minutes, then cancel the number and get a new one. Avoid retrying in very quick succession. For a detailed checklist, see SMS code not arriving: causes and fixes.

The number is not accepted

Platforms may treat virtual or VoIP numbers differently, and some may restrict them. If Facebook does not accept your number, you can try another country or a new number, but a positive result cannot be guaranteed.

Additional identity verification is requested

In some cases Facebook may ask for an extra security step after the phone code. That is the platform's own security policy. Following its rules and providing accurate information is your responsibility.

Follow the platform rules

Facebook's terms of service and community standards apply. A virtual number is not a tool for bypassing platform rules, creating fake accounts in bulk, or reopening a banned account. Use it for legitimate purposes such as privacy and testing.

What to do after the account is created

Because the number is reserved for one verification only, you need to secure the account in other ways:

1. Set a strong, unique password and keep it in a password manager.
2. Add a recovery email. Use an address you can access.
3. Turn on two-step verification. If possible, choose an authenticator app over SMS; the virtual number may not reach you later.
4. Review your security and login settings in Facebook's Settings, and log out of sessions you do not recognize.
5. Keep your backup codes somewhere safe.
6. Enter your real account details (such as name and birth date) consistently, so you do not run into trouble if identity verification is requested later.

If you want to read a similar flow for other platforms, see virtual numbers for WhatsApp verification and the virtual number guide for Telegram.

Review your privacy settings

If you are using a virtual number for privacy, it makes sense to configure the rest of the account with the same care. After the account is created, you can generally look at the following in Facebook's settings:

• Who can see your profile and posts? Narrow the default visibility to suit your needs.
• Visibility of email and phone details: Check whether this information is shown to others and whether people can find you using it.
• Ad preferences: Review which data is used for ads.
• Login alerts: Turn on notifications for logins from a device you do not recognize.
• Connected apps: Check third-party apps that request access to your account and remove those you do not use.

Filling in your account only with the details you genuinely need is also a good privacy habit; every detail you share on your profile can become an extra data point. Menu names and locations can change over time, so using the search box on the settings page or visiting Facebook's help center is the safest route. A single-use number only solves the first step; the rest of privacy and security depends on your account settings.

Frequently asked questions

Is a phone number required to open a Facebook account?

Not always. Sometimes sign-up with email is possible; sometimes Facebook asks for phone verification. It depends on the platform's current rules and your sign-up conditions.

Does Facebook verification with a virtual number always work?

It may not. Platforms may restrict some types of numbers. If no code arrives, cancel the number; the fee returns to your balance and you can retry with a new number.

Can I get the number back after verification?

No. Numbers are single-use and there is no permanent ownership. That is why measures such as a recovery email and two-step verification matter.

Where can I see the current price for Facebook?

The Facebook price page lists current price and stock by country. For other questions, take a look at the frequently asked questions page.