How to Rent an Australian Phone Number

• By SMSPool Admin
• September 25, 2026
• Guides

You can rent an Australian 61 number from SMSPool and keep receiving SMS on it for up to 30 days at a time. Unlike a temporary number, a rental gives you access to an entire number, and it can be renewed before it expires for the same price. This lets you use it for services that may send multiple messages over time, such as login, 2FA, or other verifications.

How long-term Australian numbers work

Once you have ordered a rental, the number will show up in your account. This can be accessed online or with our iOS or Android app. All incoming SMS to that number will be delivered there. Renewals are done through your account as well. We recommend renewing a number before the original rental period has run out to avoid losing access to it. If the number is released, you may not be able to receive future codes for accounts tied to it.

App Use Cases

WhatsApp

WhatsApp can be verified using an Australian rental. It also asks for re-verification later on, such as when you log in on a new device, so a rental makes sure your account lasts longer than a single SMS.

Telegram

Telegram works the same way. There's a code to register, and more when you log in from somewhere new. A rental keeps the number available so you can pass those checks too.

Marketplace and Selling Accounts

Accounts that sell products or provide a service often require a trusted number that stays the same over time. In these cases, Gumtree Australia, Facebook Marketplace, eBay Australia, and similar sites benefit from an Australian rental to stay active.

How Long It Lasts and How Renewals Work

Australian numbers can be rented for up to 30 days at a time. They can be renewed as many times as you like for the same price.

Rental vs Temporary Number

Australian numbers can also be purchased as a temporary number that receives a single SMS. These are useful when you're signing up for a service and don't anticipate using it in the future. They're also less expensive than rentals, but will expire after receiving their first verification. Rentals are best for accounts that might ask for SMS later on, such as for two-factor authentication, logging in from a new location, or password resets.

How to Rent an Australian Number

Step 1: Create your account. Create a SMSPool.net account or log into an existing one. You can skip your email address if you prefer not to give it to us.

Step 2: Add funds. Purchase balance by visiting the Deposit page and making a purchase with a debit or credit card, or cryptocurrency.

Step 3: Order the rental. Go to the Long-Term Order page on the navigation bar. Choose "Australia" and how long you want to have the number for, and press "Rent".

Step 4: Get your number. Your new "(Virtual)" Australian phone number should show up immediately.

Get Your Australian Rental

Pricing and What's Not Allowed

Rental numbers have a different price based on their length. You can view pricing on our Australian rentals page. We don't support financial services, identity verification, telecommunications, or government websites. Please note that we do not allow sending SMS, we only allow receiving SMS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get an Australian phone number from SMSPool if I don't live in Australia?

Yes. SMSPool lets you get a virtual Australian phone number rent a long-term Australian mobile number regardless of where you live. We're online, so you can use SMSPool from anywhere.

What's the difference between an eSIM and SMSPool's virtual numbers?

A travel eSIM gives you a mobile data connection while you're in Australia, but most don't come with an Australian number that can receive SMS. SMSPool is the other way around: we don't provide data or a physical SIM, we give you an Australian number that receives SMS, and you can use it from anywhere in the world. So if what you need is to get a code on an Australian number, that's a rental, not an eSIM.

What's the difference between a rental and a temporary number?

A temporary number usually expires shortly after receiving its first SMS. A rental can receive as many SMS as you like while it's active. Temporary numbers are less expensive, but aren't always the right fit. Rentals are useful when a number needs to receive SMS over time, such as if you might log into your account later on, receive 2FA messages, and so on.

Why would I need an Australian mobile number if I'm not physically in Australia?

Some services won't let you make accounts without an Australian number. You may want to make an account for a site or app, but don't have access to a physical Australian SIM. Others may not want to give out their own number, or have already maxed out how many times they can verify. Getting a SIM card is difficult if you're not physically in Australia: most carriers will require identification, an Australian address, and may only activate them in person, in line with the identity rules set by Australia's telecoms regulator, the ACMA. SMSPool makes it easy to get Australian numbers and Australian SMS without any of the legwork.

What are some popular apps I can sign up for with an Australian number?

There are plenty of sites that may require an Australian number. Popular choices for getting an Australian rental include Gumtree Australia, Facebook Marketplace Australia, WhatsApp, eBay Australia, Telegram, and more.

Do Australian numbers work for all websites and apps?

Most services accept SMS verification from any number, so virtual numbers work just fine. Some may reject virtual numbers, though. This tends to be services that are more strict with their verification, and we'd recommend using a physical Australian SIM for these.

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