• Language Selection
  • EnglishEnglish
  • 中文中文
News, stocks

Need help?

  • Language Selection
  • EnglishEnglish
  • 中文中文

Get a Temporary Phone Number for Riotgames

Riot Games is one of the most influential game developers in the world, best known for titles such as League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and Wild Rift. Riot Games has built a massive global ecosystem around competitive multiplayer gaming, esports tournaments, live events, streaming integrations, and in-game economies that involve real monetary value.

To access Riot’s services, players must create a Riot Account, which acts as a unified identity across all Riot Games platforms and regions. A single Riot Account stores sensitive data such as match history, rankings, skins, champions, in-game currency, purchases, friend lists, and esports-related features. Because of this, account security is extremely important for Riot.

Riot Games may require phone number verification during account creation, login from new devices, suspicious activity checks, or when enabling extra security features. However, many players prefer not to link their personal phone number to their gaming account — especially when managing multiple profiles, avoiding spam, or accessing Riot services from different regions.

A temporary virtual phone number from 5SIM allows you to verify your Riot Games account safely and instantly without exposing your real mobile number.

Why Riot Games asks for phone verification

Riot Games uses phone verification as an additional layer of security to protect competitive integrity and player accounts.

Phone verification helps Riot Games:

  • prevent bot accounts and automated smurf registrations
  • secure valuable in-game items, skins, and currencies
  • protect ranked ladders and competitive matchmaking
  • authenticate logins from unfamiliar devices or locations
  • reduce account theft and unauthorized access
  • support fast account recovery
  • maintain fair play across competitive environments

    • Because Riot titles are highly competitive and often tied to esports rankings and paid content, identity verification is critical.

    Pros of using temp numbers for Riot Games

    Using a temporary virtual phone number for Riot Games offers several advantages:

  • Keeps your personal phone number private, protecting your identity across gaming platforms.
  • Helps you avoid spam or promotional SMS messages.
  • Allows account verification even if your carrier blocks international SMS.
  • Enables multiple Riot accounts, useful for smurfs, testing, or separate regions.
  • Helps bypass GEO restrictions or region-based SMS issues.
  • Ideal for players traveling or switching regions frequently.
  • Eliminates the need to buy extra SIM cards for verification.

    • With 5SIM, Riot Games verification becomes fast, flexible, and privacy-friendly.

    Is it safe to use a temporary number for Riot Games?

    Yes. Using a temporary number for Riot Games is safe because it is used only to receive the one-time verification code (OTP).

    This method is especially useful if you want to:

  • create additional Riot accounts without using your real phone number
  • avoid spam and unnecessary notifications
  • access Riot services that may be restricted by region
  • manage multiple accounts without buying new SIM cards

    • Temporary numbers provide convenience and flexibility while keeping your Riot account secure.

    How to buy virtual phone number for Riot Games

    If you want to buy numbers in order to receive SMS from Riot Games at a reasonable price, 5SIM offers a fast and reliable solution.

    Follow these steps:

    • Complete Authorization

      Sign up or Log in.

    • 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".

    • 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 code 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 OTP 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"

      The phone numbers' pricing depends on the operator you chose.

    • 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" in case you do not wish to continue the verification process.

      • Click "Ban" if the number has already been used.

      If you didn't receive an OTP, you will be refunded automaticallyrarely it may take up to 15 minutes

    • Receive an SMS Code

      Once you purchase a virtual number, you can receive unlimited SMS codes for a certain website or app within 5-30 minutes. If a code 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 code. Click here to learn more about SMS code delivery.

    If there’s an error that you cannot solve yourself, contact our support.

    FAQ

    Is it allowed to use a virtual number for Riot Games?

    Yes. Virtual numbers are commonly used for one-time verification on gaming platforms.

    Can I receive the OTP instantly?

    Most Riot Games verification codes arrive within seconds. If the OTP doesn’t arrive, the number cost will be automatically refunded to your 5SIM balance.

    Can I reuse the number?

    No. Temporary numbers are designed for single-use verification only.

    What countries work best for Riot Games verification?

    Delivery success depends on the operator and region. 5SIM provides real-time statistics to help you choose the most reliable option.

    Can I use a virtual number for multiple Riot Games accounts?

    No. Each Riot account requires a separate verification number.

    Do virtual numbers work worldwide for Riot Games SMS?

    Yes. OTP messages are received online in your 5SIM dashboard from anywhere in the world.

    Use Riot Games Without Phone Number

    You can create and verify your Riot Games account without exposing your personal mobile number by using a secure virtual number from 5SIM. Receive OTP codes instantly, avoid spam, bypass regional restrictions, and enjoy Riot’s competitive gaming ecosystem with full flexibility.