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Steam Virtual Number for SMS Verification
Steam may accept a virtual number for a phone confirmation, but Valve decides which numbers it allows and has been known to refuse some virtual and VoIP lines. Because Steam uses your phone for account recovery and for setting up the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator, a temporary number is a risky long-term choice. Use it only when you understand you will not be able to receive later texts on it.
- Price from
- $0.3088
- Countries in stock
- 84
- Numbers in stock
- 6,015
- Order window
- 20 minutes
Which countries have Steam numbers?
The countries below had the most Steam numbers in the latest stock check. Pick any of them in the panel; the price shown there is final.
| Country | Dial code | Numbers | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | +91 | 2,100 | $0.3088 |
| Dominican Republic | +1809 | 616 | $0.3088 |
| South Africa | +27 | 482 | $0.3088 |
| Thailand | +66 | 245 | $0.3088 |
| Mexico | +52 | 222 | $0.3088 |
| Bangladesh | +880 | 168 | $0.3088 |
| Ecuador | +593 | 145 | $0.3088 |
| Syria | +963 | 133 | $0.3088 |
| Indonesia | +62 | 127 | $0.3088 |
| Tanzania | +255 | 117 | $0.3088 |
| Saudi Arabia | +966 | 116 | $0.3088 |
| Kenya | +254 | 109 | $0.3088 |
| Egypt | +20 | 90 | $0.3088 |
| Cambodia | +855 | 86 | $0.3088 |
| Angola | +244 | 86 | $0.3088 |
Stock counts are a snapshot from 2026-10-27 and change constantly; the panel shows live availability and the final price before you pay.
About Steam phone verification
Steam is Valve's PC gaming platform and store, home to game libraries, the Community Market, trading, Workshop content and hardware such as the Steam Deck. Creating an account is email-based, but a phone number becomes important for security. Steam typically asks for SMS confirmation when you add the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator, and the phone on file can be used to recover the account or to remove the authenticator if you lose your device. Removing or changing a phone number later can itself require a code sent to the old number or a longer recovery process through Steam Support. Some trading and Market features may also depend on having the authenticator active for a period of time.
Why use a separate number for Steam?
- Keeping your personal number off a Steam account used by a family member, with the account owner's consent.
- A game developer confirming a Steamworks test account they manage.
- Receiving a confirmation while traveling and unable to use your home SIM.
How to get a Steam verification code
- Top up your SmsBuyz balance (crypto; the first deposit gets a 20% bonus).
- Select Steam in the service panel.
- Choose a country with numbers in stock and check the final price.
- Buy the number and enter it in Steam exactly as the app asks for it.
- Copy the code from your order page. If nothing arrives while the order is pending, cancel it to get the amount back.
Steam tips before you order
- Think twice before linking a rented number to the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator; recovering the account later may require a code sent to that same number.
- Write down the Steam Guard revocation code shown when you set up the authenticator and store it somewhere safe.
- Keep the email address on your Steam account secure and current, since it is your other key recovery path.
- Never buy numbers to get around a VAC or game ban, trade restrictions or Market holds; that breaks Steam's rules and can put the account at risk.
- If Steam says the number cannot be used, cancel the pending order for a refund and consider a permanent number instead.
Steam virtual number FAQ
Does Steam accept virtual numbers?
Some may work, but Valve decides and has refused many VoIP and virtual numbers. Cancel the pending order for a refund if the code never arrives.
Can I change my Steam phone number later?
Usually you need a code sent to the current number or a Steam Support recovery, which is why a temporary number can cause problems later.
Is a temporary number fine for Steam trading?
It is not recommended. Trading and Market features tie into Steam Guard, and losing the number makes account recovery harder.
How much does a Steam number cost?
Steam numbers are priced by country and route, with the cost displayed before checkout. Stock moves constantly, so the options you see can change quickly.
How much does a Steam verification number cost?
The catalogue price for Steam starts at $0.3088 per activation. The final price depends on the country and route you pick and is shown before you pay.
What happens if the Steam code never arrives?
An order waits up to 20 minutes for the SMS. While it is still pending you can cancel it and the amount returns to your SmsBuyz balance; pending orders that expire are refunded automatically.
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Source and limitations
Price and route type come from the SmsBuyz service catalogue (checked ). Stock is checked separately and can change between page view and purchase. SmsBuyz is not affiliated with Steam and cannot guarantee that a third-party platform will accept a particular number.
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