Register Instagram with a rented number
Instagram takes a phone number or an email at signup, and then asks for the phone again — on a new device, after an unusual login, and when you turn on two-factor. A rented line covers all three for as long as you keep it.
- Monthly from
- US$18.00
- First month from
- US$20.00
- Countries
- 62
- Receives SMS codes
- SMS
How it works
Pick a country and rent the line
Instagram does not mind which country the number belongs to, so choose on price. Indonesia and Myanmar are the lowest monthly in the catalogue; the US and UK cost more and also carry lines that take calls.
Enter the number in Instagram
Use the international format and drop the leading zero. Instagram sends the SMS straight away; if nothing lands within a minute, use resend rather than switching to a call.
Read the code on the order page
The message appears in your order page. No SIM, no device.
Turn on two-factor while you are here
Instagram sends its two-factor codes to the same number. Set it up now, and add an authenticator app alongside it — then the account does not depend on one rented line forever.
Which country to pick
| Country | Setup | Monthly | First month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia+62 | US$17.00 | US$18.00 | US$35.00 |
| Myanmar+95 | US$17.00 | US$18.00 | US$35.00 |
| United Kingdom+44 | US$0.00 | US$20.00 | US$20.00 |
| Malaysia+60 | US$20.00 | US$22.00 | US$42.00 |
| United States+1 | US$25.00 | US$25.00 | US$50.00 |
| Philippines+63 | US$30.00 | US$30.00 | US$60.00 |
What can go wrong
Instagram says the number is already in use
That line was registered before. Move to another number rather than trying to attach this one to a second account.
The code never arrives
Instagram slows down repeated requests. Wait out the counter on screen and ask once more. Three requests in a row is what starts the wait.
Instagram asks to confirm the account right after signup
Common when the account is created far from where it is then used, or when several accounts are made in a short time. Verify with the same number while the rental is still running.
Frequently asked questions
Does Instagram accept a rented number?
It does not distinguish a rented line from your own. It only needs a number that receives the code.
How many Instagram accounts can one number hold?
One. A second account needs a second number.
What happens if I stop renewing?
Instagram keeps the account, but the number stops being yours. Move two-factor to an authenticator app or to another number before the rental lapses.
Could I use a one-time number instead?
For a single signup, yes. Instagram asks for the phone again on a new device, and a one-time number is gone by then.
Which country is cheapest?
The table above syncs from the billing system once a day. Indonesia and Myanmar carry the lowest monthly fee.