Register User Interviews without a number

• By SMSPool Admin
• February 1, 2026
• Guides

If you're looking for a legitimate online side hustle, you've most probably heard of User Interviews. This platform is widely recognized as one of the highest-paying for user research. Unlike other survey sites like Swagbucks or SurveyJunkie that pay pennies for tasks, User Interviews connects researchers with participants for more in-depth and professional studies. Large technology companies and startups use this platform to test new products, websites, and apps.

User Interviews Sessions usually take the form of:

• 1 to 1 Interviews: A video chat with a researcher (which lasts for approximately 30 to 60 minutes)
• Focus Groups: Group discussions with other participants
• Diary Studies: Tracking your habits over several days or weeks

The payouts are quite high. Remote studies on average pay 50 to 60 dollars per hour for consumer research, with B2B and in-person studies sometimes paying more. Payments are issued via gift card (Amazon, Visa, Starbucks, or Apple)

Why Some Users Consider a Virtual Number

To sign up for User Interviews a phone verification is required. For privacy conscious users this may raise concerns because of the below:

• Data Breaches: No platform is completely safe. If a service is breached, your phone number could end up on criminal forums, leak sites or the dark web. This is always a real risk with any online account.
• Spam & Marketing: Your personal contact information may be shared with third parties or targeted by marketers.
• Digital Footprint: Linking your personal phone number to various platforms creates a traceable record of your online activity.

However, using a non-VoIP virtual phone number from SMSPool will allow you to register without exposing your personal phone number. If a breach does occur then your actual phone number remains hidden.

 

Why Free Virtual Numbers Frequently Don't Work

Free services such as Google Voice or TextNow use VoIP (Voice over IP) numbers. Most platforms, including User Interviews can detect these internet based numbers and may block or flag up accounts during the registration process.

Here at SMSPool we provide non-VoIP numbers tied to real physical SIM cards, so to verification systems, these will appear identical to standard mobile phone numbers from major carriers which will allow them to work on User Interviews.

 

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to safely set up your User Interviews account using SMSPool:

Create an SMSPool account or login to your SMSPool account
Head over to SMSPool.net to register or login. The process is super fast and you do not need an email to sign up.

Deposit funds on SMSPool
Once you’ve logged in, go to the Deposit page to add credit to your balance (the recommended deposit is at least $3 if paying by card). This is more than enough for the cost of the number and leaves you with a backup balance if you need it later.

Start the User Interviews registration
Open a new tab and go to UserInterviews.com. Click on the "Sign Up" button. There you will see two options, select "Participant" to sign up as someone who wants to earn money.

Enter your registration details
Type in a valid email address that you have access to. All study invites will be sent to you at this email address. Choose and create a strong password to keep your account secure.

Go to the SMSPool Order Page
After depositing into your SMSPool account and filling in your User Interviews email & password which is required for sign up. Go to the SMSPool Order page. This is where you will select the specific number you will need for SMS verification.

Select your country on SMSPool
Choose the country that corresponds to your current IP address or physical location. So for example if you’re browsing from the UK, you will need to select the United Kingdom. Matching your IP location to the country of the number is crucial for a successful SMS verification.

Choose "User Interviews" as the service
In the service dropdown menu, search for and select "User Interviews". This will guarantee that you are purchasing a phone number that will receive SMS from User Interviews.

Purchase the phone number on SMSPool
Click the "Quick Purchase" button. The system will then generate a temporary number for you to use straight away.

Copy the full phone number
Click on the country code ("44" for UK numbers etc) To copy the full sequence please sure you have the entire number copied to your clipboard.

Input your phone number correctly into User Interviews
This is the most important step. When you paste your number from SMSPool you MUST include the plus symbol ( ) before the country code. For example: enter it as 447400349353. If you forget the plus sign the site WILL NOT accept the number.

Verify your account
User Interviews will send a 6-digit code to your virtual number. Switch back to the SMSPool Order Page. You should now see the SMS appear on this page if it was successfully received.

Complete the setup
Copy the code from SMSPool and enter it on the User Interviews verification page. Once the phone number is verified, you will be asked to fill out your profile details. Make sure you fill this out thoroughly as a complete profile is the best way to get matched with high paying studies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I create a User Interviews account without a phone number?
No you can not. User Interviews requires a valid mobile number for every registration. However, you do not need to use your personal phone number and by using one of our non-VoIP numbers, you satisfy the verification process while keeping your personal phone number safe from potential data leaks.

Is it possible to skip phone verification on User Interviews?
No. Phone verification is mandatory and cannot be bypassed. We built SMSPool specifically to solve problems like this. We believe you should not have to compromise your privacy just to sign up for a service. Our platform lets you complete the verification process easily without sharing your personal information.

Why does User Interviews reject my Google Voice number?
User Interviews uses a carrier lookup tool to detect VoIP numbers. Services like Google Voice and TextNow are flagged as "non-fixed VoIP," which are often associated with spam. SMSPool provides non-VOIP numbers, which means they appear as "Mobile" or "Cellular," bypassing these filters.

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