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Proton Phone Number — Real mobile numbers for Proton verification
Yes. PhoneBorn gives you a real mobile number that receives Proton verification codes in a private inbox as soon as they are sent. Need just one code? A single-use OTP number is refunded if no code arrives. Works with Proton, backed by our 7-day replacement guarantee. No SIM, no ID — email sign-up and stablecoin payment.
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Phone number you keep
from $1.80 / month
on the 12-month plan · choose 1, 3, 6 or 12 months at checkout
- Receives every future code
- Calls + SMS included
- Renew as long as you want
Recommended for Proton
Single-use OTP number
from $0.12 / code
priced by country
- One Proton code
- Refunded if no code arrives
- Cancel anytime before the code
Works with Proton — backed by our 7-day replacement guarantee
If your number doesn't work for WhatsApp, Facebook, Google, Telegram or any app you need within 7 days of purchase, replace it with a new number from the same country for free — instantly from your dashboard, up to 3 times, no questions asked. Never used it? If the number hasn't sent or received a single SMS or call, you can take a full refund to your PhoneBorn balance instead within the same 7 days.
How it works: Buy a number and try it with your app → Not working? Press “Replace number” within 7 days → Get a new number from the same country — instantly, free. Proton sets its own rules for which numbers it accepts — the guarantee is how we stand behind that. Single-use OTP numbers are refunded automatically if no code arrives.
Legitimate uses
- Keep your personal number private
- Separate work and personal accounts
- Keep a number while travelling or living abroad
- Test your own app's sign-up flow
Not allowed
Spam, fraud, impersonation, harassment, evading bans or bulk fake accounts.
Proton verification — key facts
- Verification method
- SMS code as one human-verification option
- Code format
- 6 digits
- Phone at sign-up
- Sometimes required
- Recommended
- Single-use OTP number
- Countries available
- 200 countries
- From
- $0.12 per code · from $1.80/mo on the 12-month plan to keep a number
Step by step
How to verify Proton with a PhoneBorn number
Before you start, get a number in the country you want (see prices below). Then:
- 01
Create a Proton account; when human verification appears, choose SMS.
- 02
Select the country of your PhoneBorn number and enter the number without the leading zero.
- 03
Copy the code from your PhoneBorn inbox — it appears as soon as the app sends it — and enter it in Proton.
- 04
Set a recovery method in Settings → Account and password → Recovery.
Why it matters
Why real mobile numbers matter for Proton
Proton sometimes asks new sign-ups for human verification — by CAPTCHA, email or SMS — to stop spam accounts. A phone is optional for recovery.
Proton can ask again
Proton usually asks once, but a security check or password reset later will go to the same number — keep it if the account matters.
2FA and recovery
If you use SMS for two-factor authentication, losing the number can lock you out. Pair the number with an authenticator app or backup codes where Proton offers them.
Tips for Proton
- CAPTCHA and email are alternatives if you don't want to use SMS.
- Need to log back in or recover the account later? Choose a number you keep instead of a single-use one.
- Request the code once and wait 60–120 seconds before resending; repeated requests trigger rate limits.
Common Proton issues
- Human verification keeps appearing
- Try a different method or wait before signing up again.
- The code doesn't arrive
- Check that the country code matches the number, wait 60–120 seconds and request the code only once more. If a single-use OTP order gets no code, it's refunded automatically — then try another country.
Responsible use: follow Proton's terms of service and our Terms. PhoneBorn doesn't help bypass bans, platform rules or identity checks — fraud, spam and impersonation are prohibited.
Prices by country
Proton number prices by country
The 20 cheapest countries for Proton codes right now. Keeping a number costs the same in every country: From $1.80/month on the 12-month plan. Prices in USD.
| # | Country | OTP / code | Stock | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lesotho | $0.12 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 02 | Malaysia | $0.12 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 03 | Mauritania | $0.12 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 04 | Mauritius | $0.12 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 05 | Syria | $0.12 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 06 | Barbados | $0.14 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 07 | Indonesia | $0.14 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 08 | Kiribati | $0.14 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 09 | Lebanon | $0.14 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 10 | Vietnam | $0.14 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 11 | Belize | $0.15 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 12 | Philippines | $0.15 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 13 | Ukraine | $0.15 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 14 | Cameroon | $0.17 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 15 | Guyana | $0.17 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 16 | Rwanda | $0.17 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 17 | South Sudan | $0.17 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 18 | India | $0.18 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 19 | Iraq | $0.18 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 20 | Malawi | $0.18 | 30 in stock | Buy |
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| # | Country | OTP / code | Stock | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Nigeria | $0.18 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 22 | Panama | $0.18 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 23 | Russia | $0.18 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 24 | Somalia | $0.18 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 25 | Sri Lanka | $0.18 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 26 | Suriname | $0.18 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 27 | Comoros | $0.20 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 28 | Costa Rica | $0.20 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 29 | Equatorial Guinea | $0.20 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 30 | Kosovo | $0.20 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 31 | Maldives | $0.20 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 32 | Serbia | $0.20 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 33 | Sudan | $0.20 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 34 | Liechtenstein | $0.22 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 35 | Mali | $0.22 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 36 | Monaco | $0.22 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 37 | Niger | $0.22 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 38 | Pakistan | $0.22 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 39 | Botswana | $0.23 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 40 | DR Congo | $0.23 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 41 | Tajikistan | $0.23 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 42 | Fiji | $0.25 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 43 | Turkey | $0.25 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 44 | Guinea | $0.26 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 45 | Tunisia | $0.26 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 46 | Brazil | $0.28 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 47 | Bahrain | $0.28 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 48 | Namibia | $0.28 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 49 | San Marino | $0.28 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 50 | Vanuatu | $0.28 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 51 | Bulgaria | $0.29 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 52 | Georgia | $0.29 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 53 | Kenya | $0.29 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 54 | Malta | $0.29 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 55 | Mongolia | $0.29 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 56 | Tuvalu | $0.29 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 57 | Bhutan | $0.31 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 58 | Chad | $0.31 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 59 | Hungary | $0.31 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 60 | Mexico | $0.31 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 61 | Belarus | $0.32 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 62 | Djibouti | $0.32 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 63 | Peru | $0.32 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 64 | Turkmenistan | $0.32 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 65 | Ecuador | $0.34 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 66 | Egypt | $0.34 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 67 | Estonia | $0.34 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 68 | Myanmar | $0.34 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 69 | Papua New Guinea | $0.34 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 70 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | $0.34 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 71 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | $0.34 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 72 | Angola | $0.35 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 73 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | $0.35 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 74 | Jamaica | $0.35 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 75 | Cyprus | $0.37 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 76 | Guinea-Bissau | $0.37 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 77 | Uzbekistan | $0.37 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 78 | Brunei | $0.39 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 79 | Colombia | $0.39 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 80 | Latvia | $0.39 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 81 | South Africa | $0.39 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 82 | Thailand | $0.39 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 83 | Cambodia | $0.40 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 84 | Samoa | $0.40 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 85 | Sao Tome and Principe | $0.40 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 86 | Gabon | $0.42 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 87 | Grenada | $0.42 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 88 | Algeria | $0.43 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 89 | Ghana | $0.43 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 90 | Guatemala | $0.43 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 91 | Laos | $0.43 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 92 | Liberia | $0.43 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 93 | Libya | $0.43 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 94 | Madagascar | $0.43 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 95 | Nicaragua | $0.43 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 96 | Oman | $0.43 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 97 | Slovakia | $0.43 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 98 | Burundi | $0.45 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 99 | El Salvador | $0.45 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 100 | Republic of the Congo | $0.45 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 101 | Seychelles | $0.45 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 102 | Poland | $0.46 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 103 | Afghanistan | $0.46 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 104 | Andorra | $0.46 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 105 | Azerbaijan | $0.46 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 106 | Ivory Coast | $0.46 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 107 | Jordan | $0.46 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 108 | Marshall Islands | $0.46 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 109 | Slovenia | $0.46 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 110 | Uruguay | $0.46 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 111 | Venezuela | $0.46 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 112 | Montenegro | $0.48 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 113 | Nauru | $0.48 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 114 | Central African Republic | $0.49 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 115 | Czechia | $0.49 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 116 | Haiti | $0.49 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 117 | Romania | $0.49 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 118 | Yemen | $0.49 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 119 | Armenia | $0.51 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 120 | Burkina Faso | $0.51 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 121 | Eswatini | $0.51 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 122 | Gambia | $0.51 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 123 | Kazakhstan | $0.51 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 124 | Kyrgyzstan | $0.51 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 125 | Albania | $0.52 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 126 | Ethiopia | $0.52 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 127 | Moldova | $0.52 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 128 | Palestine | $0.52 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 129 | Trinidad and Tobago | $0.52 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 130 | Vatican City | $0.52 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 131 | Cuba | $0.54 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 132 | Greece | $0.54 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 133 | Mozambique | $0.54 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 134 | North Macedonia | $0.54 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 135 | Portugal | $0.54 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 136 | Saint Lucia | $0.54 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 137 | Zimbabwe | $0.54 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 138 | Croatia | $0.55 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 139 | Dominica | $0.55 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 140 | Dominican Republic | $0.55 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 141 | Iran | $0.55 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 142 | Palau | $0.55 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 143 | Sierra Leone | $0.55 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 144 | Argentina | $0.57 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 145 | North Korea | $0.57 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 146 | Tonga | $0.57 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 147 | Zambia | $0.57 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 148 | Antigua and Barbuda | $0.59 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 149 | Bahamas | $0.59 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 150 | Benin | $0.59 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 151 | Bolivia | $0.59 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 152 | Eritrea | $0.59 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 153 | Lithuania | $0.59 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 154 | Nepal | $0.59 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 155 | Senegal | $0.59 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 156 | Tanzania | $0.59 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 157 | Bangladesh | $0.60 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 158 | Cape Verde | $0.60 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 159 | Micronesia | $0.60 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 160 | Morocco | $0.60 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 161 | Paraguay | $0.60 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 162 | Solomon Islands | $0.60 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 163 | Timor-Leste | $0.60 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 164 | Togo | $0.60 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 165 | Uganda | $0.60 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 166 | Spain | $0.62 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 167 | Chile | $0.62 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 168 | Honduras | $0.62 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 169 | Italy | $0.69 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 170 | Saudi Arabia | $0.69 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 171 | Kuwait | $0.74 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 172 | Canada | $0.77 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 173 | Finland | $0.77 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 174 | Israel | $0.77 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 175 | Macau | $0.77 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 176 | Puerto Rico | $0.77 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 177 | Qatar | $0.77 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 178 | United States | $0.85 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 179 | Sweden | $0.85 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 180 | Austria | $0.85 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 181 | Belgium | $0.85 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 182 | Ireland | $0.85 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 183 | Taiwan | $0.85 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 184 | France | $0.89 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 185 | United Kingdom | $0.92 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 186 | China | $0.92 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 187 | Denmark | $0.92 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 188 | Hong Kong | $0.92 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 189 | New Zealand | $0.92 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 190 | Netherlands | $0.95 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 191 | Australia | $1.00 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 192 | Luxembourg | $1.00 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 193 | Germany | $1.08 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 194 | Singapore | $1.08 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 195 | United Arab Emirates | $1.08 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 196 | Iceland | $1.16 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 197 | South Korea | $1.23 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 198 | Japan | $1.31 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 199 | Norway | $1.31 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 200 | Switzerland | $1.39 | 36 in stock | Buy |
Tip: pick the country that matches your Proton account region. Browse all countries.
Every plan includes
One number for Proton — and everything else
A PhoneBorn number isn't locked to Proton. It receives SMS from any sender, takes incoming calls, and lets you send texts and call out — so the same number can verify WhatsApp, Facebook, Google, Telegram and 110+ other apps.
From $1.80 / month on the 12-month plan
Plans of 1, 3, 6 or 12 months · all term prices shown at checkout
See plans- Real mobile number — not VoIP, not a shared inbox
- Unlimited incoming SMS
- 500 outgoing SMS every month
- 1,000 calling minutes every month
- Unlimited incoming calls
- Works with WhatsApp, Facebook, Google, Telegram, Instagram & 110+ apps
- Keep it as long as you want — yours on every renewal
- 7-day replacement guarantee — or a full refund to your PhoneBorn balance
FAQ
Proton verification FAQ
Can I use a PhoneBorn number for Proton verification?
Yes. PhoneBorn numbers are real mobile numbers, not VoIP lines, and they receive Proton SMS codes in your private online inbox. They work with Proton, WhatsApp, Google, Telegram and 110+ other apps — backed by our 7-day replacement guarantee: if Proton doesn't accept your number in the first 7 days, replace it free from your dashboard. Each app still sets its own rules on which numbers it accepts, and single-use OTP orders without a code are refunded automatically.
How does Proton verify a phone number?
SMS code as one human-verification option. The code format is: 6 digits. Proton sometimes asks new sign-ups for human verification — by CAPTCHA, email or SMS — to stop spam accounts. A phone is optional for recovery.
Should I get a single-use OTP number or a number I keep for Proton?
A single-use OTP number is usually enough. Proton's SMS check is usually one-off; a single-use OTP is enough unless you want the number as recovery.
How much does a Proton number cost?
Single-use Proton OTP numbers start at $0.12 per code (currently cheapest in Lesotho), across 200 countries. A phone number you keep costs the same in every country: From $1.80/month on the 12-month plan, with plans of 1, 3, 6 or 12 months (1-, 3- and 6-month terms are also available — see all term prices at checkout). Every term includes unlimited incoming sms, 500 outgoing SMS, 1,000 calling minutes and unlimited incoming calls.
Why didn't my Proton code arrive?
Human verification keeps appearing: Try a different method or wait before signing up again. In general, make sure the country selected in Proton matches the number, request the code once and wait 60–120 seconds before resending, because repeated requests trigger rate limits.
What if Proton doesn't accept my number?
Each app sets its own rules, so Proton decides which numbers it accepts. If Proton doesn't accept your PhoneBorn number within 7 days of purchase, open the number in your dashboard and press “Replace number” to get a new number from the same country for free — instantly, up to 3 times. Your plan and expiry date stay the same. If the number was never used for any SMS or call, you can take a full refund instead. Single-use OTP numbers are refunded automatically if no code arrives.
Do I need ID or my own phone to verify Proton?
No. PhoneBorn only needs an email address and password — no ID documents, no SIM card and no existing phone number. You pay from a wallet topped up with crypto. Proton may still have its own identity rules, which you must follow.
Is it allowed to use a second number for Proton?
Using a second phone number to protect your privacy is legal in most countries. You must still follow Proton's terms of service and our Terms — fraud, spam, impersonation and ban evasion are prohibited, and a new number doesn't lift a platform ban.
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