Receive SMS for 2FA using a virtual number where Google Voice is unavailable
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A user needs a secure method to receive SMS messages for two-factor authentication. Their current physical SIM card solution presents a security risk due to local hijacking concerns. Many important applications still rely on SMS for 2FA. Existing popular virtual phone number services are not accessible in the user's country. They require a reliable service that provides a virtual phone number specifically for receiving these critical SMS codes. A web-based dashboard for managing messages is highly preferred, avoiding direct API integration. This solution would also offer convenience for international travel, removing dependency on local SIM cards or roaming for authentication.
Flamas collected this from a public request on Ask HN, on Oct 27, 2026. Read the original. Nobody has been emailed about it, and the count above is only the people who have said they want it here.
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