Privacy & Safety

Risks, limits, and safe use of public temporary phone numbers.

Aug 14, 2026

When You Should Skip Free Public Temporary Numbers

Quick checklist: when to skip free public temporary numbers, and when Instant SMS still fits.

Michael Williams

Aug 10, 2026 Beginner

Public SMS inboxes are visible to anyone on that number page. Safe vs unsafe uses, OTP races, and when Instant SMS is appropriate.

Michael Williams