Creating Telegram without a real phone number: (1) Go to sms-bus.com, (2) Select a free virtual number from any country, (3) Open Telegram and start the sign-up...
Creating Telegram without a real phone number: (1) Go to sms-bus.com, (2) Select a free virtual number from any country, (3) Open Telegram and start the sign-up process, (4) Enter the SMS-Bus number as your phone number, (5) Watch for the verification code on sms-bus.com, (6) Enter the code in Telegram. Telegram is generally more friendly to virtual numbers than WhatsApp, so success rates are usually high.
Telegram is one of the most virtual-number-friendly platforms. Unlike some services, Telegram rarely blocks virtual numbers outright. Most SMS-Bus numbers work on the first try for Telegram verification. This makes Telegram an excellent choice for testing virtual number services. Success rates for Telegram verification on SMS-Bus are typically above 85%.
You can, but there are risks: (1) If someone else registers Telegram with the same number, your account is lost, (2) Telegram may send re-verification requests you cannot receive. To protect your account: Enable two-step verification immediately, set a recovery email, and consider migrating to a permanent number later through Telegram settings.
If your temporary number is retired from SMS-Bus and Telegram sends a re-verification request, you may lose access to your account. However, if you enabled two-step verification (password), you have an additional layer of protection. Telegram typically does not require re-verification unless there is suspicious activity or you log in from a new device.
Almost all countries work well for Telegram since it has broad international support. US, UK, and European numbers tend to be the most reliable. Russian numbers also work excellently with Telegram given its origins. On SMS-Bus, we recommend trying US numbers first, then UK, then any other available country. Telegram verification rarely fails regardless of the country.
Currently, Telegram requires a phone number for initial registration — there is no way to bypass this. However, after creating your account with a virtual number, you can: (1) Set up two-step verification for additional security, (2) Use Telegram without the phone number being visible to others (adjust privacy settings), (3) Change your number later if needed. The initial SMS verification is a one-time requirement.