TempLine: Disposable phone numbers for SMS codes
One-time phone numbers to receive SMS verification codes, like temp email
- Problem
- Signing up for overseas services often requires phone verification, but users don't want to expose their real number. Someone asked if there's a temp phone number like temp email, showing the need is real and current options aren't convenient enough.
- Solution
- A web-based temp phone number service: pick a number and receive SMS codes, with validity from 10 minutes to 24 hours. Supports multiple countries, shows messages in real time, and auto-destroys on expiry.
- Users
- Developers signing up for overseas services, privacy-conscious users, testers.
- MVP
- Integrate a receivable SMS number provider API; web number picker with countdown; real-time message display; copy code button; basic usage limits.
- Revenue
- Per-use or monthly subscription with a few free numbers; enterprise batch API.
- Why now
- Cross-border signup demand keeps growing and temp email is already accepted, making temp phone numbers a natural extension; indie developers can build an MVP fast with existing APIs.
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