A virtual number for Telegram is useful if you don't want to use your real number and want to protect your privacy.
The advantages and disadvantages of a virtual number for Telegram
If you use the Telegram app, you have to register with a phone number. Not everyone wants to do that. A virtual number offers you several advantages, but it is not entirely free.
- A virtual phone number protects your privacy because your personal cell phone number is not passed on to third parties.
- With such a virtual number, you can also manage multiple Telegram accounts, which is practical if you use the messenger not only privately but also professionally.
- However, virtual numbers are not free. Depending on the provider, you pay around 5 euros per month to use them. However, you do not need a SIM card for this phone number.
How to set up a virtual number for Telegram
To get a virtual number for Telegram, you need to choose a provider that offers virtual telephony services. Well-known platforms include Fonial, Placetel, Tenios or Zadarma.
- Check out the provider’s reviews and rates in advance to ensure you get a reputable platform.
- Register with the provider and select the virtual number you want to use for Telegram.
- Follow the provider's instructions to activate the virtual number.
- Then open the Telegram app and register with the virtual number. If you already have an account, go to “Settings” and “Profile details” and click “Add account”. Here you can enter the new virtual number and then verify it via SMS.