Get a Virtual Number for Signal Verification
Signal uses a PIN after first verification, so a virtual number is genuinely ideal here. From €0.40, 25 countries, ~92% success.
Why Signal is the best fit for a virtual number
Signal is the one messenger where virtual numbers actually make full sense as a permanent solution — not just as a signup workaround. After the first SMS verification, Signal uses a PIN (Registration Lock) for all future re-verifications. That means once you set the PIN, you never need to receive an SMS on that number again. Losing the virtual number to the pool doesn't lose the Signal account.
The typical use case is protecting your real number for privacy: you use Signal for its encryption but don't want your SIM number in every group chat. A one-time €0.40 virtual number, then set a PIN, and you've got a private Signal identity for life.
Real reasons people buy Signal numbers
- Burner accounts. Journalists, activists, and researchers using Signal without exposing their personal number to sources or contacts.
- Privacy-first personal use. You want Signal's encryption but don't want to hand your primary SIM to everyone.
- A second Signal identity. Separate accounts for work and personal on the same device (Signal only supports one account per install, but you can multi-install with dual-app clones).
- Sensitive group participation. Joining Signal groups (mutual aid, activism, whistleblowing) without linking the group to your legal identity.
- Sim-swap protection. Someone SIM-swapping your carrier number can't touch a Signal account bound to a virtual number they don't control.
How to buy a Signal number on sms.1mail.lt
- Pick "Signal" from the service list on the homepage. Live per-country stock and price show inline.
- Pick any EU country. Signal accepts our whole EU pool with a ~92% first-try success rate. UK, NL, LT, PL, DE all deliver reliably.
- Pay €0.40 (guest) or use wallet (€0.20 after deposit). Stripe Checkout.
- Enter the number in Signal and request SMS. Median code delivery is ~10 seconds; the 20-minute window is more than enough.
- Immediately set up your Signal PIN. Settings → Privacy → Signal PIN. Do this within the first 5 minutes of signup — before you close the app, before you send a single message. Skip it and you may lose the account when it later asks for re-verification.
Pricing for Signal numbers
| Purchase mode | Cost per number | Delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| Guest checkout (one-time) | from €0.40 | ~5-30 seconds after payment |
| Wallet purchase (after €5 deposit) | from €0.20 | Instant |
For Signal specifically, most users only ever need one number — since the PIN handles all future re-verifications. Guest mode is fine for a single one-off. Wallet mode only pays off if you're setting up several accounts.
Countries with the best Signal delivery rate
From our 90-day data, Signal accepts our whole EU pool at ~92% first-try success:
🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇵🇱 Poland 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇿 Czechia
Signal doesn't care about carrier vs VoIP the way WhatsApp does. Pick whatever country's country code you'd rather have on your Signal profile — most people go with UK or NL for neutrality.
Common issues and how to fix them
Code never arrives
Rare on Signal because the pool is fresh — but occasionally happens if a country's carrier link is briefly congested. Cancel for a full refund and pick a different country. Retries almost always succeed on the second attempt.
Signal says "wait 24 hours before re-registering"
You attempted to verify the same account too many times in an hour, or the account was previously registered on this number. Wait — or, if you're setting up a fresh account, use a different virtual number. Do not repeatedly retry; Signal's throttle is real and gets longer with each attempt.
I set up Signal but forgot the PIN
This is why setting the PIN in the first 5 minutes matters. Without the PIN, Signal will eventually ask you to re-verify, and by then your original virtual number is long gone — buy a fresh one, use "phone number changed", and you'll usually get in. If Signal has enforced Registration Lock and you have neither the PIN nor the SMS, the account is genuinely lost by design (that's what the encryption guarantees).
Alternatives we're honest about
For one Signal identity you want to keep forever, a prepaid SIM (€5-15) is the traditional choice — but Signal's PIN system means a €0.40 virtual number gives you the same permanence at a fraction of the cost. This is the one service where we're genuinely the cheapest long-term option, not just a signup workaround. Free tempsms sites do sometimes work for Signal because Signal's fraud check is loose, but shared inboxes are a security disaster — anyone can log into your Signal.
Against paid providers: SMS-Activate has bigger country stock. For Signal specifically the choice barely matters — both providers work at similar rates because Signal's carrier check is permissive.
FAQ
Will Signal ban my account for using a virtual number?
No. Signal doesn't ban accounts for how the number was obtained. It's the one messenger explicitly designed to allow disposable-number use — that's why the PIN system exists. Bans on Signal are for abuse patterns (spam via linked devices, mass reports), not phone origin.
What happens if my Signal account asks for SMS re-verification later?
If you set the Signal PIN at signup, Signal will accept the PIN instead of SMS — and this covers 99% of re-verification cases (new device, reinstall, etc). If Signal insists on SMS specifically (rare), buy a fresh virtual number and use the "phone number changed" flow. The account survives because your identity is bound to the PIN + registration lock, not to the original number.
Can my Signal contacts see the virtual number?
They see the country code and number you registered with, unless you've set Signal to hide the phone number (Settings → Privacy → Phone Number → Nobody). Turn that on immediately and set a username instead — contacts will only see your Signal handle, not the number.
How fast do Signal codes arrive?
Median 10 seconds, 90th percentile under 30 seconds — Signal is one of the fastest senders in our data. If nothing arrives in 60 seconds, cancel — automatic refund and instant retry in wallet mode.
What payment methods do you accept?
Stripe Checkout: cards (Visa/Mastercard/Amex), Apple Pay, Google Pay, Revolut Pay, plus iDEAL and Bancontact for EU customers. No crypto, no PayPal. Guest checkout works with any card; wallet mode uses the same rails for the initial €5 deposit.