Get a Disposable Phone Number for Texting

Texting is the go-to form of communication for so many of us—but that doesn’t mean that we should be comfortable disclosing our private phone number to everyone with whom we hope to stay in contact. It should be quite the opposite—if safety and flexibility are top of mind.

A disposable phone number for texting is ideal for coordinating online purchases, navigating new friendships, or keeping a boundary between work and personal communications. 

What Is a Disposable Phone Number?

A disposable phone number is a temporary, digital line that can be used without any connection to your real identity.

Unlike your primary number, which is tied to your private contact information (not to mention, complicated and long-term contracts), disposable numbers are not connected to your real name or home address and can be easily deleted or changed.

• Easy. It’s simple to set up a disposable Hushed number, usually within minutes.
• Temporary. You can keep or change the disposable phone number for texting as often as you would like. When you’re done with it, deleting a Hushed number is as easy as the click of a button so you only have it for when you need it.
• Separate from Your Primary Line. Since a Hushed disposable phone number isn’t linked to your main line, you can use it for specific interactions, making it easy to know when you need to respond or when you can ignore incoming texts.

Why Use a Disposable Phone Number for Texting?

Privacy 

Anytime you interact with strangers online, regardless of the reason, a disposable phone number keeps your real phone number private, reducing the risk of unsolicited messages or falling victim to phishing scams.

Spam Prevention

A disposable phone number for texting is great to facilitate separating essential contacts separate from potentially unwanted ones, keeping your main inbox clutter-free.

Temporary Communications

At times if you’re travelling, or managing a temporary gig, or attending an event, a disposable phone number for texting can be deleted afterwards without affecting your primary contact information.

Safer Online Dating

Online dating comes with a host of risks that can be mitigated by choosing to share a disposable phone number, allowing you to maintain control over your personal, private contact information until you’re comfortable enough with someone to exchange primary numbers.

How to Get a Disposable Phone Number for Texting

1. Hushed offers disposable phone numbers for texting (and, of course, calls or sending photos or videos). Just download it from the app store or directly from the Hushed website.

2. Set up an account with just basic information like your email address. No personal details are required.

3. Select a number from available options for any area code that works for your needs. 

4. Hushed number plans vary depending on your usage or needs, but start as low as $2.99

5. Once you’re set up, you can start texting directly from the app.

6. When you’re done with your disposable phone number for texting, deleting it is as easy as pie. You can start fresh with a new number whenever you need to.