When a one-time activation fits
A one-time activation is for a service that asks for one SMS code here and now. It is the shortest path: the number is issued for that specific service and the incoming SMS appears in your order.
- signing up for a new account;
- confirming a single action;
- trying a flow before a rental or the API.
How not to waste time
Pick the right service and country before you buy. If the site may ask for a code again in a few hours or days, look at a number rental straight away.
What to keep in mind
Hush SMS issues the number and shows the incoming SMS. Whether the number is accepted is up to the service you are verifying with.
The terms in numbers
| What to check | At Hush SMS |
|---|---|
| Where to order | Telegram bot @HushNumBot or the web account; a REST API for automation |
| Price | Shown before you buy; depends on the service and country |
| Waiting for the SMS | 15 minutes for a one-time activation |
| If no code arrives | Until the first SMS you can cancel or replace the number; after 15 minutes without an SMS the money returns to your balance automatically |
| Another code | The "Another SMS" button, when the service supports resending |
| Rental | A number for the days you choose, extendable when extension is available; every SMS is kept in the rental card |
| Payment | Crypto (CryptoBot, xRocket, Heleket, BitPapa), Telegram Stars, SBP bank transfer (Russia) |
| API | REST, order statuses and webhooks; documentation: docs.hush-sms.com |
| Temporary email | In the same bot, for codes sent by email |
Frequently asked questions
How do I receive an SMS online?
Open Hush SMS in Telegram, choose a service and a country, get a virtual number and wait for the SMS code in your order.
What if the SMS does not arrive?
An order waits for an SMS for 15 minutes. Until the first SMS you can cancel it or replace the number, and if no code arrives, the money returns to your balance automatically.
How do I pay?
Top up your balance in the bot with crypto (CryptoBot, xRocket, Heleket, BitPapa), Telegram Stars or SBP bank transfer (Russia), or on the website with crypto via Heleket.
When is a one-time activation enough?
When you need one SMS code for a sign-up or a confirmation right now.
What if I need the code again?
If the service supports resending, an "Another SMS" button appears in the order. If you may need a code later, rent the number.
Start in the bot or on the website: the number appears as soon as you pick a service.