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Get a Temporary Phone Number for Bereal

BeReal is a viral photo-sharing app designed to combat overly curated social media culture. Instead of polished, edited photos, BeReal encourages users to share a spontaneous, unfiltered snapshot once per day — captured from both front and back cameras within a two-minute timer. The result is a refreshingly honest social feed where people post real moments rather than edited highlights.

BeReal became especially popular among Gen Z for its authenticity, simplicity, and resistance to traditional social media pressure. Users can react to friends’ posts with “RealMojis,” comment on daily shots, and receive notifications when it's time to “Be Real.” With no filters, no likes, no endless scrolling, and no algorithmic ranking, the app promotes genuine connection rather than perfection.

Because the platform manages sensitive personal photos, friend lists, and location metadata, BeReal places strong emphasis on account security. This includes verifying new users with a phone number. However, many users are uncomfortable providing their real phone number — especially when testing the app, creating separate social identities, or avoiding SMS issues in certain regions.

A temporary virtual phone number from 5SIM allows you to verify BeReal instantly while keeping your personal mobile number fully private.

Why BeReal asks for phone verification

BeReal relies on real people sharing real moments. Phone verification ensures authenticity and prevents misuse by fake or automated accounts.

Phone verification helps BeReal:

  • confirm that each account belongs to a real user
  • prevent bots or mass-created fake profiles
  • protect private photos shared within friend groups
  • reduce harassment, impersonation, or spam activity
  • secure accounts during suspicious login behavior
  • support recovery for lost or locked accounts

    • Because BeReal is built around trust and authenticity among friends, verifying user identity is essential to maintaining its community environment.

    Pros of using temp numbers for BeReal

    A temporary virtual phone number offers many advantages for BeReal users:

  • Keeps your personal phone number private, ideal for social apps with intimate, personal content.
  • Prevents BeReal notifications or SMS alerts from reaching your real device.
  • Allows you to join the platform even if your carrier blocks or delays OTP messages.
  • Helps bypass GEO restrictions or region-specific phone number requirements.
  • Enables creation of multiple BeReal accounts, useful for creators, testing, or separating friend groups.
  • Perfect for users who want to try the app without fully committing their personal identity.
  • Saves money by removing the need for additional SIM cards.

    • With 5SIM, BeReal verification is quick, flexible, and completely private.

    Is it safe to use a temporary number for BeReal?

    Yes. Using a temporary number for BeReal is safe because it is used only to receive the OTP code required to verify your account.

    This method is especially helpful if you want to:

  • verify a BeReal account without exposing your personal phone number
  • avoid spam or excessive SMS notifications
  • bypass GEO restrictions or unreliable SMS delivery
  • create additional accounts without buying new SIM cards

    • Temporary numbers provide privacy and convenience while giving you full access to the BeReal platform.

    How to buy virtual phone number for BeReal

    If you want to buy numbers in order to receive SMS from BeReal at a reasonable price, 5SIM makes the process simple and fast.

    Follow these steps:

    • Complete Authorization

      Sign up or Log in.

    • Top Up your Balance

      Add funds to your balance via any of the payment methods offered by our website; to access them, click on the profile icon, then click "Top up balance".

    • Select a Service

      In the left panel you can choose the service you need, may it be a website or an app, which you can receive an SMS code for. If the service you need is not listed, try using the service "Other". You can also reorganize the list and choose country first.

    • Select a Country

      It is recommended to choose the countries and operators with high OTP delivery rates—check out the sections "Statistics" and "Prices" to find the best options for the service you need.

    • Select an Operator and Click "Buy"

      The phone numbers' pricing depends on the operator you chose.

    • Apply the Phone Number that You Received

      • Press the copy button near the phone number, then paste the number where required.

      If necessary:

      • Click "Cancel" in case you do not wish to continue the verification process.

      • Click "Ban" if the number has already been used.

      If you didn't receive an OTP, you will be refunded automaticallyrarely it may take up to 15 minutes

    • Receive an SMS Code

      Once you purchase a virtual number, you can receive unlimited SMS codes for a certain website or app within 5-30 minutes. If a code is not delivered within five minutes, in some cases the order will be canceled automatically. Some service/country/operator combos can provide you with only one SMS code. Click here to learn more about SMS code delivery.

    If there’s an error that you cannot solve yourself, contact our support.

    FAQ

    Is it allowed to use a virtual number for BeReal?

    Yes. Virtual numbers are widely used for one-time app verification and help protect your privacy.

    Can I receive the OTP instantly?

    Most BeReal verification SMS messages arrive within seconds. If the message does not arrive, 5SIM will automatically refund the cost of the number.

    Can I reuse the number?

    No. Each number is valid for a single verification only.

    What countries work best for BeReal verification?

    Operator performance varies. 5SIM provides real-time delivery statistics so you can choose the most reliable country and carrier.

    Can I use a virtual number for multiple BeReal accounts?

    No. Each new account requires a new number.

    Do virtual numbers work worldwide for BeReal SMS?

    Yes. OTP codes appear instantly in your 5SIM dashboard and can be accessed from anywhere.

    Use BeReal Without Phone Number

    You can create and verify your BeReal account without using your personal phone number by purchasing a secure virtual number from 5SIM. Receive OTP codes instantly and enjoy authentic, real-time social sharing with complete privacy.