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Can my Myphoner number receive SMS?

Myphoner numbers are voice-only — here are two supported ways to receive texts on your calling number.

Written by Jeppe Liisberg

No — phone numbers rented through Myphoner are voice-only and cannot receive SMS messages. This includes one-time verification texts: if a service needs to text you a code, a Myphoner number won't receive it.

If you need to receive texts on the number your customers know, there are two supported set-ups:

Option 1: Third-party mobile number with call forwarding

Best for higher call volumes.

  1. Purchase a mobile number from a separate provider and enable incoming SMS on it.

  2. Set up call forwarding from that number to your Myphoner number.

  3. Texts arrive with the third-party provider; inbound calls land in Myphoner as usual.

Note that configuring SMS on the third-party provider's side is outside Myphoner support's scope — their support team can help with that part.

Option 2: Physical SIM as a virtual number

Best for lower volumes.

  1. Buy a SIM card and add its mobile number as a virtual number in Myphoner.

  2. Texts and callbacks arrive on the physical handset, while you use the number for outbound calling through Myphoner.

  3. For more inbound call capacity, add a permanent call forward from the SIM to a Myphoner number (check that your mobile provider doesn't charge extra for forwarding).

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