BLK is a relatively new dating app, having launched in 2017, and it took the online dating scene by storm!
It’s a part of Match Group, which owns Tinder, Hinge, and OkCupid—other reputable mingling platforms.
Just like its sister platforms, BLK is also very strict when it comes to privacy and authentication, making phone numbers a MUST for users to sign up.
No, you can’t sign up for BLK Dating without a phone number.
But this is the case with most dating apps on the market.
BLK needs to know who you are to keep you and their platform safe—think of your phone number being a very important testimony.
It shows you’re a real human with decent intentions, and not a bot or a scammer; linking your phone to the app adds that extra layer of protection for you too, as others won’t be able to log into your account.
– Despite that, there are ways you can join BLK without using your phone number.
You don’t need to be using your own phone number, technically speaking—it can be any number from which you can get a verification code.
1. Get your unique verification code from DatingZest’s BLK Phone Numbers.
DatingZest offers uniquely designed phone numbers for the biggest online dating platforms, and BLK is no exception.
You get 2 phone numbers per purchase (one purchase costs $9.95) which you can use to create your BLK dating account.
Let me show you how you can sign up for BLK without YOUR phone number using the DatingZest Service, step by step:
1. Go to DatingZest’s BLK Phone Numbers and specify the number of products (you get two phone numbers per purchase)—tap on Purchase Now after you’re finished.
2. Put down the required information at the Checkout and scroll down to Place Order at the very bottom.
3. You will instantly receive an email containing the link for your phone number—to be redirected to your number, just click the link.
4. Go to the BLK app on your phone and choose the Sign in With Phone Number option.
5. Sign up using the number provided to you by DatingZest and wait 2 to three minutes for the code to show up on the page you were redirected to after clicking on the link.
6. Put the number on BLK’s Sign-up page and have fun creating your profile!
– DatingZest also offers US and Canadian phone numbers, and that’s important because the BLK Dating app only works in the US and Canada
2. Buy a separate phone number you’d use only for BLK.
You can also buy a completely new phone number from phone number providers like Verizon and AT&T.
You can use your new number immediately if your phone has a dual SIM Card slot, but if it doesn’t, you have to remove your current one.
Once it’s in, you may carry on signing up for BLK and using your newly purchased number.
3. Use the phone number of a friend or relative.
But not without telling them!
I assume you want to join BLK for one of two reasons: you want to find that special someone or suspect your partner is on the site.
Whichever one it is, you’re trying not to use your phone number because you don’t want it to be connected to a dating platform for the rest of eternity.
– Try asking a friend or relative you're close to if you could sign up using their phone number.
They will most likely decline, which is why this method isn’t the best way; phone numbers are personal, and just like you, your acquaintance might not feel comfortable putting their privacy in jeopardy.
4. Pre-paid, burner phones.
Burner phones are pre-paid phones that already have their SIM Cards inserted—your identity can’t be traced since you’re paying only for the phone.
You will receive your verification code after using the burner phone’s number to sign up for BLK; the process is pretty much the same as using a regular one.
– You can purchase them through online shopping sites like Amazon or eBay, or get them at your local Walmart (they go for $20+, depending on the type).
But they’re only good for one-time use…unless you want to keep buying burner phones over and over again, which isn’t the most budget-friendly choice.
A small comparison: What’s the best choice for you?
Which choice you should go with truly depends on your needs—if you’re looking to find love on the app, use a personal number only you can access.
Before you make your choice, here’s what you need to know:
| Pros | Cons | |
| DatingZest BLK Phone Number | Unique phone numbers Works for BLK 2 phone numbers for each purchase Cost-efficient Not linked to your identity Speedy process Doesn’t get you banned Looks and works like a real number | Not free |
| Buying a new phone number | Works for BLK | Not free Expensive to maintain Can be used only for one account Linked to your identity Cumbersome process |
| Using somebody else’s phone number | Works for BLK Free Protects your anonymity | Linked to their identity They will be able to log into your account Doesn’t work if they have a BLK profile They will likely decline One-time use |
| Burner Phones | Can be found with great deals Works for BLK Not traced to your identity | Not too budget-friendly One-time use May be a hassle to find May require maintenance |
If you want to use the app long-term, I recommend you don’t use another person’s phone number, no matter how close you two might be…it’s just too awkward.
– The best choice is the most discreet, cost-efficient one that not only does it work, but it does so effortlessly.
You can sign up for a BLK account without a phone number for free, but…
It’s not the most trustworthy way.
Services such as:
- ReceiveSMS;
- Quackr, offers free phone numbers, but there’s a catch.
But because these phone numbers are public and free to use for everybody, you might not find a number that’s not currently in use.
Other than that, people around the world will be seeing your BLK Verification Code on the site, so let’s just hope it doesn’t fall into the hands of the wrong person!
– Let’s not forget that the majority of the bigger dating apps have implemented a system that can detect fake numbers given by similar sites.
And similar to Tinder banning, BLK might also penalize you.
This is about it.
Good luck!
Liam.
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