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Gaming · 200 countries
Steam Phone Number — Real mobile numbers for Steam verification
Yes. PhoneBorn gives you a real mobile number that receives Steam verification codes in a private inbox as soon as they are sent. Keep it as long as you want, so Steam can reach you again for new-device checks and recovery. Works with Steam, backed by our 7-day replacement guarantee. No SIM, no ID — email sign-up and stablecoin payment.
Steam is Valve's PC gaming store and community.
Recommended for Steam
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
Single-use OTP number
from $0.11 / code
priced by country
- One Steam code
- Refunded if no code arrives
- Cancel anytime before the code
Works with Steam — 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. Steam 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.
Steam verification — key facts
- Verification method
- SMS code
- Code format
- 5 characters
- Phone at sign-up
- Optional (2FA / recovery)
- Recommended
- Phone number you keep
- Countries available
- 200 countries
- From
- $0.11 per code · from $1.80/mo on the 12-month plan to keep a number
Step by step
How to verify Steam with a PhoneBorn number
Before you start, get a number in the country you want (see prices below). Then:
- 01
Open Steam → Account details → Add a phone number (or set up the Steam Mobile app authenticator).
- 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 Steam.
- 04
Save your Steam Guard recovery code.
Why it matters
Why real mobile numbers matter for Steam
A phone is optional on Steam but is required to use the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator and helps recover the account; some trading and market protections depend on it.
Steam can ask again
Steam may send a new code when you change devices, after a security check or to recover the account. A number you keep means you can always receive it.
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 Steam offers them.
Tips for Steam
- Write down the Steam Guard recovery code — it's the key if you lose the phone.
- Keep the number: Steam can send codes to it again for new devices, security checks and recovery.
- Request the code once and wait 60–120 seconds before resending; repeated requests trigger rate limits.
Common Steam issues
- “This phone number is associated with too many accounts”
- Use a number not linked to other Steam accounts.
- 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 Steam'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
Steam number prices by country
The 20 cheapest countries for Steam 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 | $0.11 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 02 | Malaysia | $0.11 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 03 | Mauritania | $0.11 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 04 | Mauritius | $0.11 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 05 | Syria | $0.11 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 06 | Barbados | $0.13 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 07 | Indonesia | $0.13 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 08 | Kiribati | $0.13 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 09 | Lebanon | $0.13 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 10 | Vietnam | $0.13 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 11 | Belize | $0.14 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 12 | Philippines | $0.14 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 13 | Ukraine | $0.14 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 14 | Cameroon | $0.15 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 15 | Guyana | $0.15 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 16 | Rwanda | $0.15 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 17 | South Sudan | $0.15 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 18 | India | $0.17 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 19 | Iraq | $0.17 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 20 | Malawi | $0.17 | 30 in stock | Buy |
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| # | Country | OTP / code | Stock | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Nigeria | $0.17 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 22 | Panama | $0.17 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 23 | Russia | $0.17 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 24 | Somalia | $0.17 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 25 | Sri Lanka | $0.17 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 26 | Suriname | $0.17 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 27 | Comoros | $0.18 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 28 | Costa Rica | $0.18 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 29 | Equatorial Guinea | $0.18 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 30 | Kosovo | $0.18 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 31 | Maldives | $0.18 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 32 | Serbia | $0.18 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 33 | Sudan | $0.18 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 34 | Liechtenstein | $0.20 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 35 | Mali | $0.20 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 36 | Monaco | $0.20 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 37 | Niger | $0.20 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 38 | Pakistan | $0.20 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 39 | Botswana | $0.21 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 40 | DR Congo | $0.21 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 41 | Tajikistan | $0.21 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 42 | Fiji | $0.22 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 43 | Turkey | $0.22 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 44 | Guinea | $0.24 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 45 | Tunisia | $0.24 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 46 | Brazil | $0.25 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 47 | Bahrain | $0.25 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 48 | Namibia | $0.25 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 49 | San Marino | $0.25 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 50 | Vanuatu | $0.25 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 51 | Bulgaria | $0.27 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 52 | Georgia | $0.27 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 53 | Kenya | $0.27 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 54 | Malta | $0.27 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 55 | Mongolia | $0.27 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 56 | Tuvalu | $0.27 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 57 | Bhutan | $0.28 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 58 | Chad | $0.28 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 59 | Hungary | $0.28 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 60 | Mexico | $0.28 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 61 | Belarus | $0.29 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 62 | Djibouti | $0.29 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 63 | Peru | $0.29 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 64 | Turkmenistan | $0.29 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 65 | Ecuador | $0.31 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 66 | Egypt | $0.31 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 67 | Estonia | $0.31 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 68 | Myanmar | $0.31 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 69 | Papua New Guinea | $0.31 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 70 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | $0.31 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 71 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | $0.31 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 72 | Angola | $0.32 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 73 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | $0.32 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 74 | Jamaica | $0.32 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 75 | Cyprus | $0.34 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 76 | Guinea-Bissau | $0.34 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 77 | Uzbekistan | $0.34 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 78 | Brunei | $0.35 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 79 | Colombia | $0.35 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 80 | Latvia | $0.35 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 81 | South Africa | $0.35 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 82 | Thailand | $0.35 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 83 | Cambodia | $0.36 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 84 | Samoa | $0.36 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 85 | Sao Tome and Principe | $0.36 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 86 | Gabon | $0.38 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 87 | Grenada | $0.38 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 88 | Algeria | $0.39 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 89 | Ghana | $0.39 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 90 | Guatemala | $0.39 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 91 | Laos | $0.39 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 92 | Liberia | $0.39 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 93 | Libya | $0.39 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 94 | Madagascar | $0.39 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 95 | Nicaragua | $0.39 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 96 | Oman | $0.39 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 97 | Slovakia | $0.39 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 98 | Burundi | $0.41 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 99 | El Salvador | $0.41 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 100 | Republic of the Congo | $0.41 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 101 | Seychelles | $0.41 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 102 | Poland | $0.42 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 103 | Afghanistan | $0.42 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 104 | Andorra | $0.42 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 105 | Azerbaijan | $0.42 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 106 | Ivory Coast | $0.42 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 107 | Jordan | $0.42 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 108 | Marshall Islands | $0.42 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 109 | Slovenia | $0.42 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 110 | Uruguay | $0.42 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 111 | Venezuela | $0.42 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 112 | Montenegro | $0.43 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 113 | Nauru | $0.43 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 114 | Central African Republic | $0.45 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 115 | Czechia | $0.45 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 116 | Haiti | $0.45 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 117 | Romania | $0.45 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 118 | Yemen | $0.45 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 119 | Armenia | $0.46 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 120 | Burkina Faso | $0.46 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 121 | Eswatini | $0.46 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 122 | Gambia | $0.46 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 123 | Kazakhstan | $0.46 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 124 | Kyrgyzstan | $0.46 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 125 | Albania | $0.48 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 126 | Ethiopia | $0.48 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 127 | Moldova | $0.48 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 128 | Palestine | $0.48 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 129 | Trinidad and Tobago | $0.48 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 130 | Vatican City | $0.48 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 131 | Cuba | $0.49 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 132 | Greece | $0.49 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 133 | Mozambique | $0.49 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 134 | North Macedonia | $0.49 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 135 | Portugal | $0.49 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 136 | Saint Lucia | $0.49 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 137 | Zimbabwe | $0.49 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 138 | Croatia | $0.50 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 139 | Dominica | $0.50 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 140 | Dominican Republic | $0.50 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 141 | Iran | $0.50 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 142 | Palau | $0.50 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 143 | Sierra Leone | $0.50 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 144 | Argentina | $0.52 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 145 | North Korea | $0.52 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 146 | Tonga | $0.52 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 147 | Zambia | $0.52 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 148 | Antigua and Barbuda | $0.53 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 149 | Bahamas | $0.53 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 150 | Benin | $0.53 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 151 | Bolivia | $0.53 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 152 | Eritrea | $0.53 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 153 | Lithuania | $0.53 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 154 | Nepal | $0.53 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 155 | Senegal | $0.53 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 156 | Tanzania | $0.53 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 157 | Bangladesh | $0.55 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 158 | Cape Verde | $0.55 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 159 | Micronesia | $0.55 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 160 | Morocco | $0.55 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 161 | Paraguay | $0.55 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 162 | Solomon Islands | $0.55 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 163 | Timor-Leste | $0.55 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 164 | Togo | $0.55 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 165 | Uganda | $0.55 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 166 | Spain | $0.56 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 167 | Chile | $0.56 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 168 | Honduras | $0.56 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 169 | Italy | $0.63 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 170 | Saudi Arabia | $0.63 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 171 | Kuwait | $0.67 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 172 | Canada | $0.70 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 173 | Finland | $0.70 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 174 | Israel | $0.70 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 175 | Macau | $0.70 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 176 | Puerto Rico | $0.70 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 177 | Qatar | $0.70 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 178 | United States | $0.77 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 179 | Sweden | $0.77 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 180 | Austria | $0.77 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 181 | Belgium | $0.77 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 182 | Ireland | $0.77 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 183 | Taiwan | $0.77 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 184 | France | $0.81 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 185 | United Kingdom | $0.84 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 186 | China | $0.84 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 187 | Denmark | $0.84 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 188 | Hong Kong | $0.84 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 189 | New Zealand | $0.84 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 190 | Netherlands | $0.87 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 191 | Australia | $0.91 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 192 | Luxembourg | $0.91 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 193 | Germany | $0.98 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 194 | Singapore | $0.98 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 195 | United Arab Emirates | $0.98 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 196 | Iceland | $1.05 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 197 | South Korea | $1.12 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 198 | Japan | $1.19 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 199 | Norway | $1.19 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 200 | Switzerland | $1.26 | 36 in stock | Buy |
Tip: pick the country that matches your Steam account region. Browse all countries.
Every plan includes
One number for Steam — and everything else
A PhoneBorn number isn't locked to Steam. 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
Steam verification FAQ
Can I use a PhoneBorn number for Steam verification?
Yes. PhoneBorn numbers are real mobile numbers, not VoIP lines, and they receive Steam SMS codes in your private online inbox. They work with Steam, WhatsApp, Google, Telegram and 110+ other apps — backed by our 7-day replacement guarantee: if Steam 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 Steam verify a phone number?
SMS code. The code format is: 5 characters. A phone is optional on Steam but is required to use the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator and helps recover the account; some trading and market protections depend on it.
Should I get a single-use OTP number or a number I keep for Steam?
We recommend a phone number you keep. Steam Guard and recovery depend on the number; keep it.
How much does a Steam number cost?
Single-use Steam OTP numbers start at $0.11 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 Steam code arrive?
“This phone number is associated with too many accounts”: Use a number not linked to other Steam accounts. In general, make sure the country selected in Steam matches the number, request the code once and wait 60–120 seconds before resending, because repeated requests trigger rate limits.
What if Steam doesn't accept my number?
Each app sets its own rules, so Steam decides which numbers it accepts. If Steam 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 Steam?
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. Steam may still have its own identity rules, which you must follow.
Is it allowed to use a second number for Steam?
Using a second phone number to protect your privacy is legal in most countries. You must still follow Steam'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.
More gaming platforms
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