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LivU won't pair you with a stranger for video or text chat until a phone number is on file for that account. A temporary virtual number covers that requirement neatly, staying separate from the line you rely on daily. Through 5SIM, select an available LivU number and confirm the verification SMS lands in the order before the chat session opens.
Receive SMS online for LivU verification – Virtual Number for SMS Verification
LivU pairs strangers for one-tap video and text chat, filtering matches by gender and location rather than any shared history or mutual friend. Real-time translation runs underneath every conversation, so two people typing in different languages can still follow each other, and a layer of video filters, effects, and stickers sits on top of the calls themselves.
The app has been running since 2017 and has been installed well over fifty million times, putting it in the same "random video chat" category as apps like Azar, Chamet, and Chatroulette, all built around the same basic idea: connect with someone new, right now, anywhere in the world. LivU's largest communities cluster in a spread of countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America alongside South and Southeast Asia.
Because matches are anonymous strangers rather than an existing contact list, the platform leans on identity checks to keep the experience usable, pairing automated content moderation with human review and account verification. Phone-based signup is part of that layer, and it's also the reason regulators in several countries have paid closer attention to random-video-chat apps as a category over the past year, pushing platforms toward stronger verification rather than weaker.
That verification ties a real phone number to an account built entirely around talking to people you've never met. A separate virtual number handles that signup step without connecting a stranger-facing profile to the line already saved in your contacts.
How to buy a virtual phone number for LivU
Two picks get you to the operator list on 5SIM: LivU from the service catalog, then a country that's actually got numbers in stock right now. What loads next carries a price, an available quantity, and an SMS delivery rate for every operator.
Buy the number that suits you and it lands in your active order right away. Enter it on LivU's verification screen, and the SMS arrives in that same order.
If the number ends up unused, cancelling the active order returns the cost to your 5SIM balance at once; letting it expire triggers the same refund on its own.
Top Up your Balance
Add funds to your balance via any of the payment methods offered by our website; to access them, click on the profile icon, then click "Top up balance".
Choose a Purchase Method
Manual Buy:
• Choose the country and operator yourself. This option gives you full control over the purchase.
Smart Buy:
• The fastest option. Simply choose a service, and we’ll automatically select the country and operator with the best SMS delivery rate.
Select a Service
In the left panel you can choose the service you need, may it be a website or an app, which you can receive an SMS for. If the service you need is not listed, try using the service "Other". You can also reorganize the list and choose country first.
Select a Country
It is recommended to choose the countries and operators with high SMS delivery rates—check out the sections "Statistics" and "Prices" to find the best options for the service you need.
Select an Operator and Click "Buy"
Apply the Phone Number that You Received
• Press the copy button near the phone number, then paste the number where required.
If necessary:
• Click "Cancel" if you do not wish to continue the process of receiving SMS.
• Click "Ban" if the number has already been used.
If you didn't receive an SMS, you will be refunded automaticallyrarely it may take up to 15 minutes
Receive an SMS
Once you purchase a virtual number, you can receive unlimited SMS messages for a certain website or app within 5-30 minutes. If a SMS is not delivered within five minutes, in some cases the order will be canceled automatically. Some service/country/operator combos can provide you with only one SMS message. Click here to learn more about SMS delivery.
If there’s an error that you cannot solve yourself, contact our support.
Pros of using temp numbers for LivU
There are several practical reasons to use an additional virtual number with LivU, from convenient registration to using the service while traveling.
Convenient registration: An additional number can make a supported LivU registration more convenient when an SMS is required.
Privacy: Using an additional number can help keep your usual contact details separate from a particular online service.
Travel: A virtual number can be useful when you are traveling and need to access a supported LivU registration online.
No physical SIM: There is no need to purchase or carry another physical SIM for a short registration or verification step.
Online access: Incoming SMS is displayed in your 5SIM dashboard while the active order is available.
Compare LivU Numbers by Country, Operator and SMS Delivery Rate
Behind every operator row sits a simple count of outcomes: pick LivU and a country on 5SIM, and each operator listed shows its price, remaining quantity, and delivery rate.
Each operator's percentage sums up its last 100 LivU orders for that country: 71 means 71 of them delivered. It's a small enough sample to shift day to day, so weigh it alongside price rather than instead of it.
- Price from
- $0.069
- Countries available
- 2
- Operators
- 9
- Best SMS delivery rate
- 64%
England
Virtual51
75 896 pcsEngland
Virtual59
75 896 pcsEngland
Virtual26
6 pcsEngland
Virtual60
75 896 pcsEngland
Virtual53
346 pcsBrazil
Virtual51
2157 pcsLive data from the 5SIM Statistics — prices, stock and SMS delivery rates change through the day.
FAQ
Yes. Virtual numbers can be used for legitimate personal and online tasks, including registering with supported services such as LivU. They can also be a convenient way to use an additional phone number for a specific purpose.
SMS delivery time can vary depending on the service, country, and mobile operator. If the expected SMS does not arrive, the cost of the number is automatically returned to your 5SIM balance after the order is completed. You can then try another available number or operator.
No. Temporary numbers are intended for a specific task and cannot be reused after the order has been completed. If you need an additional number for another task, you will need to purchase a new number.
SMS delivery can vary depending on the country and mobile operator. You can check the available options and SMS delivery statistics on 5SIM to choose a suitable number for your needs. You can also use Smart Buy to make the selection easier. Simply choose LivU, and Smart Buy will automatically select an available country and operator with the highest SMS delivery rating among the available options. You can also set a maximum price to stay within your budget.
No. Each temporary number is designed for one LivU account verification.
5SIM offers virtual numbers from many countries. Available options depend on the country, service, and current operator availability.
Popular Countries for LivU Verification
Below is a list of countries that tend to work well for LivU verification through 5SIM. Since LivU matches people across a wide international spread, the country you choose mostly comes down to which audience the account is meant to reach.
None of the countries here are locked in; LivU's available stock turns over constantly, so a market that's thin today might fill back up tomorrow. Once you land on one, the operators listed underneath carry the actual numbers worth comparing.
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Buy Virtual Number for LivU
Ready to set up LivU for video chat with people around the world? Browse what's in stock on 5SIM, buy the number, and watch the SMS land in that same order window.