Tinder is one of the most popular dating apps in the world, but there’s one universal frustration: you can’t sign up or log in without a valid phone number.
Can you use Tinder without a phone number at all? Technically, no. However, if your goal is to avoid using your real number or to regain access to the app after being banned or shadowbanned, there are effective solutions available.
Is Phone Number Verification Obligatory on Tinder?
Phone numbers are Tinder’s way of verifying that you’re human, unique, and ideally not banned. Every account must be tied to a single mobile number, and each number can only be used once.
If your number was ever used for another account, you can't reuse it; even deleting your account or getting banned doesn’t free up the number again.
And even more inconveniently, using the same number across multiple accounts often triggers a shadowban or login block.
They also reject numbers from providers known to offer cheap, fake, or recycled lines. That’s where most failed sign-up attempts come from.
You might see errors like:
Or the worst-case scenario: you sign up, everything looks fine, but your profile is secretly shadowbanned, meaning no one sees you and your matches go silent.
- “Something went wrong. Try again later.”
- “Phone carrier not supported.”
- Or the worst-case scenario: you sign up, everything looks fine, but your profile is secretly shadowbanned, meaning no one sees you and your matches go silent.
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Create a Tinder Account Without Your Phone Number
The most consistent, safe, and reliable way to use Tinder without your personal number is to use a non-VoIP, real SIM-based mobile number from a verified paid provider.
They come from real carriers, behave like standard mobile lines, and Tinder accepts them without a problem. The most trusted provider right now is DatingZest’s Tinderophone (a service built specifically for this problem).
1. Go to the Tinderophone page on DatingZest.com
Head on over to DatingZest and get your virtual Tinder phone number. Specify the app and the number of products preferred!
For $9.95, you’ll get two real mobile numbers: one for Tinder, and one for another dating app like Hinge or BLK.
2. Choose your country.
Tinder accepts numbers from multiple countries, so you don’t need to worry about geographic restrictions. The number is delivered instantly once selected.
3. Open Tinder and sign up as normal.
Go to the Tinder app, opt for the phone number sign-up method, and put in your Tinderophone phone number.
4. Check back on the Tinderophone dashboard.
Within 2-4 minutes, you’ll receive a verification code sent directly to your secure inbox.
5. Enter the code on Tinder.
Once verified, you’re in…with a fully functional Tinder account that isn’t linked to your real phone number.
Don’t Waste Your Time Trying *These* Workarounds
Most of these shortcuts either fail immediately or leave you with a dead account later. Here’s what usually doesn’t work:
> Google Voice, TextNow, TextFree, and other free texting apps. They are VoIP numbers, and Tinder blocks most of them on sight.
> Temporary SMS websites because they provide numbers that have been reused by thousands of others. Tinder sees right through them.
> Burner phone apps: they have throwaway numbers that might work once, but you won’t be able to reverify later. And if Tinder requests verification again, you’re locked out.
> Borrowing someone else’s number. It may seem like a quick fix, but it’s a bad move. If they ever want to use Tinder, they can’t, and if your account gets banned, so does their number. You’d also have to bug them every time Tinder needs to reverify.
– Whereas Tinderophone doesn’t give you random numbers scraped off the internet. Instead, it provides real, SIM-based mobile numbers that Tinder actually accepts.
That means no more “carrier not supported” errors, “too many attempts, try again later” messages, and/or accounts that get instant shadowbanned.
Additionally, for those stuck in the puzzle verification loop, switching your phone number to a Tinder phone number helps bypass it.
If You Were Banned or Shadowbanned, Start Fresh Properly
If you were previously banned, Tinderophone helps you reset everything, assuming you pair it with a fresh email address, different photos, and ideally a different device or browser.
Tinder tracks a lot of data beyond just your number. So if you’re trying to stay under the radar, treat this as a full reset. Tinder bans aren’t limited to accounts.
When they block you, they typically ban your phone number, email address, device ID, IP address, and, in some cases, your profile photos/face through their photo verification system.
To safely return, you need to treat this as a full account rebuild. That means:
- Use a new Tinderophone number.
- Sign up with a new email address.
- Use new photos, or at least don’t reuse the exact same ones from your old account.
- Reset or switch your phone, or at least clear app data, reset your ad ID, and avoid using the same Apple/Google account.
- Don’t log in with Facebook or Google tied to your previous account.
*Try using Tinder Web (Tinder.com) to register instead of the mobile app, especially if your device has been flagged in the past. It can sometimes avoid triggering the same device-based detection systems.
What If Tinder Asks to Reverify Your Number Later?
This is one thing most people forget. Tinder doesn’t just verify you once. They might ask again later if you:
- Log in from a new device
- Change your password
- Trigger a security check
- Reinstall the app
That’s why using one-time numbers or services that delete the number after 10 minutes is a risky move. If you lose access to the number and can’t receive the code later, you’re locked out of your account permanently.
Tinderophone gives you continued access during your rental period, and many users choose to update their Tinder number in settings after signing up for something longer term (like a second SIM or even a trusted secondary line).
Common Questions About Tinder Phone Verification
1. Can I sign up for Tinder with just an email?
No. Even if you register through Google or Facebook, Tinder still requires phone number verification.
2. Can I use the same phone number for multiple accounts?
You can’t. Tinder only allows one account per number. Trying to reuse the same number will either result in an error or a shadowban.
3. Does Tinder share my phone number?
No. It’s used only for verification and isn’t visible to matches or contacts. However, it can be flagged internally, which is why people avoid using their real number.
4. What’s the cheapest way to get a working number?
Free numbers don’t work anymore. Tinderophone is one of the most affordable options for a real number that actually verifies without errors.
5. Can I open a Tinder account without an email?
Yes! Although it’s fairly easy to make a new email address, if you want to avoid it, choose the phone number option on Tinder’s sign-up page.
I can’t believe you can create a Tinder account without a phone number! This is so cool!