How to receive a Skout verification code
Use a temporary number to receive the Skout SMS code without using your own phone number. It takes about two minutes, and you pay only if the code arrives.
Steps
- 1
Create an account and top up
Sign up, then add a few dollars with crypto or a local payment method.
- 2
Choose Skout and a country
Countries with a higher success rate deliver more reliably; the cheapest is not always the best.
- 3
Buy the number
The price is held, not charged, until the code arrives.
- 4
Enter the number in Skout
Include the country code shown. Request the SMS code in the app.
- 5
Copy the code
It appears on your screen within seconds of arriving. Finish the order once you are verified.
Best countries for Skout right now
- United Kingdom 14.3% $0.222
- Spain 4.8% $0.122
- Philippines 3.5% $0.093
- Canada 0% $0.035
- Indonesia 0% $0.036
If the code does not arrive
Wait a minute, request the code again in Skout, then cancel the number if nothing comes. The held price returns to your balance and you can try another country.
Questions
How much does a Skout number in any country cost?
From $0.035 per activation. You only pay if the code arrives.
How fast does the Skout code arrive?
Most codes arrive within a minute or two.
What if the Skout code never comes?
Cancel the number or let it expire: the full price goes back to your balance automatically.