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Is there a way to receive texts to a number not my actual cell phone number?
November 09, 2020, 05:39 PM
Black92LXIs there a way to receive texts to a number not my actual cell phone number?
I give very few folks my cellphone number and plan to keep it that way.
I am interested in this Parler business but one is required to give a phone number to receive a text for confirmation.
Is there an app or something that will give me a number to get texts?
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November 09, 2020, 05:49 PM
sigmonkeyTry this.
https://receive-smss.com
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trapper189Would Google Voice be a solution?
LinkNovember 09, 2020, 06:12 PM
BurtonRWI use the Burner app to keep fully functional, disposable numbers handy.
-Rob
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A=A November 09, 2020, 06:29 PM
Lefty Sigquote:
Originally posted by BurtonRW:
I use the Burner app to keep fully functional, disposable numbers handy.
-Rob
Yep, this works.
November 09, 2020, 07:19 PM
Black92LXDoes the Burner app require you to give them your cellphone number??
Google Voice requires the cellphone number for verification as well just like Parler.
Kind of defeats the purpose of me not wanting to give my cell number.
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The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad.
If we got each other, and that's all we have.
I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand.
You should know I'll be there for you!
November 09, 2020, 08:42 PM
KevinCWGoogle voice will expire and.reassign your voice number if you don't use for a few months.
Strive to live your life so when you wake up in the morning and your feet hit the floor, the devil says "Oh crap, he's up." November 09, 2020, 08:58 PM
ridja75quote:
Originally posted by KevinCW:
Google voice will expire and.reassign your voice number if you don't use for a few months.
They send an email 30 days prior saying they will deactivate if not used. Go to your account, send text to yourself, done. I found this to be a fair inconvenience for the free service.
November 10, 2020, 04:37 AM
trapper189quote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:
Does the Burner app require you to give them your cellphone number??
Google Voice requires the cellphone number for verification as well just like Parler.
Kind of defeats the purpose of me not wanting to give my cell number.
If you have an android phone, Google already has your cell number.
November 10, 2020, 05:37 AM
Micropterusquote:
Originally posted by bigeinkcmo:
I joined Parler recently after Twitter pounded my voice into the ground...third account reboot and I decided I had enough. I don't normally like to give out my cell either, but Parler seems pretty benign. I only received the one verification email and nothing since.
Good luck with Parler. I set up an account. Later I deleted the Protonmail.com account I used to set it up, now I am locked out. Can't get back in. Every option to recover the account hinges on having access to that now deleted e-mail account. Even is you select "Forgot E-mail" in the account recovery options, they send you an e-mail to that forgotten account. And setting up a new account is a no-go as the phone I would use "already exists."
Oh, and Parler does occasionally, like Twitter, send out a code to your phone to input. If you don't have access to that number when they do it, I have no idea how you can continue on Parler.
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November 10, 2020, 10:33 AM
sig2392I use google voice for this.
If I want to keep my number private I give someone my google voice number.
November 10, 2020, 11:22 AM
bigeinkcmoquote:
Originally posted by Micropterus:
Good luck with Parler. I set up an account. Later I deleted the Protonmail.com account I used to set it up, now I am locked out. Can't get back in. Every option to recover the account hinges on having access to that now deleted e-mail account. Even is you select "Forgot E-mail" in the account recovery options, they send you an e-mail to that forgotten account. And setting up a new account is a no-go as the phone I would use "already exists."
Oh, and Parler does occasionally, like Twitter, send out a code to your phone to input. If you don't have access to that number when they do it, I have no idea how you can continue on Parler.
Thanks. I was wondering if a disposable number or email might cause an issue. That's basically why I just used my cell and said screw it. I'm not that thrilled with Parler but it's better than nothing. Twitter basically destroyed my will to fight their censorship.
November 10, 2020, 12:31 PM
46and2Google Voice works for me. First dates, Craigslist meetups, online things, etc...
November 10, 2020, 07:33 PM
Rey HRHquote:
Originally posted by sigmonkey:
Try this.
https://receive-smss.com
What's the context of using this? I see lots of uber set up codes and pin codes and one for muslim matrimony.
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November 10, 2020, 10:05 PM
bigdealquote:
Originally posted by 46and2:
Google Voice works for me. First dates, Craigslist meetups, online things, etc...
Yep, I use mine all the time to fend off car dealer follow ups, realtor inquiries, online signups that require a verification phone number, and the like. Works like a champ.
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November 11, 2020, 06:36 AM
apprenticeGood topic and info, but a few questions:
What is gained over just blocking numbers you don't want to hear from anymore? I'm essentially anti-social, so maybe I just don't get it.
Isn't google still the devil? Or has all been lost long ago so who cares?
November 11, 2020, 05:16 PM
Keystonerquote:
Originally posted by bigdeal:
quote:
Originally posted by 46and2:
Google Voice works for me. First dates, Craigslist meetups, online things, etc...
Yep, I use mine all the time to fend off car dealer follow ups, realtor inquiries, online signups that require a verification phone number, and the like. Works like a champ.
What do you do when they keep contacting you through your Google Voice number?
The danger of baobabs is so little recognized. November 11, 2020, 05:42 PM
cne32507quote:
Originally posted by Keystoner:
What do you do when they keep contacting you through your Google Voice number?
Turn off notifications.
November 12, 2020, 04:14 AM
AglifterI opened an account on MeWe. I don’t trust that Parler is anything other than another data mining operation, aimed at the right.
November 13, 2020, 06:32 PM
eseatonSign up for Pinger. It will also give you an additional cell number. Few ads here and there. Otherwise, no cost.