Privacy Guide 2025

How to Create a Telegram Account Without a Phone Number

Telegram is known for privacy, but it still requires a phone number to sign up. This guide shows you how to use a disposable virtual number to keep your identity completely anonymous.


Why this matters: Using your personal number (Grameenphone, Airtel, Jio) links your Telegram account to your real identity. Data breaches can expose this link.

Use Cases: Who needs a Virtual Telegram Number?

  • Crypto Traders: Join pump groups and trade without revealing your identity.
  • Freelancers: Keep professional chats separate from personal life.
  • Bypassing Geo-Blocks: If Telegram is banned in your country, sign up using a UK (+44) or USA (+1) number.

Step-by-Step Verification Guide

1

Get a Simly Account

Go to Simly.site and create an account. Top up your balance (min $1 or 100 BDT). Simly accepts Crypto and local payments.

2

Select Country & Service

On the dashboard, find "Telegram". We recommend cheap countries like Vietnam or premium ones like United Kingdom for higher trust score.

3

Receive the OTP

Paste the virtual number into the Telegram App. Wait 10-30 seconds for the SMS code to appear on your Simly dashboard.

Critical Security Step

Since virtual numbers are temporary, you MUST enable Two-Step Verification (2FA) immediately after logging in. This prevents anyone else from accessing your account if the number gets recycled in the future.

Go to: Settings > Privacy and Security > Two-Step Verification > Set Password.

Why Choose Simly over Free Sites?

Free "receive SMS" websites are public. If you use a number from there, anyone can see your SMS code and hijack your account. Simly provides private numbers that only you can see.