Social media is now part of everyone’s lives. You can have an account for your business, to keep up with the news or family, or you can be an influencer: make money out of it by having a strong and influential presence online. 

With the pandemic, the number of people online has increased exponentially. In 2020, around 3.6 billion people used social media in some way or another. Although people may use these kinds of platforms for a good reason or a completely innocent one, others might use them to spread false news, scam others for their money, or just to create an unhealthy and negative environment. That’s why it’s important to be able to identify those threats and that way have a safe presence online. 

There is an overwhelming amount of social media websites out there. A lot of them have some particular focus. Among the most well-known social media platforms are Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Twitter, Reddit, Pinterest, Discord, TikTok, and Instagram. The last one, now owned by Meta Platforms, started as a photo-sharing service. Instagram, however, has now expanded to include videos, filters, shops, stories, live streaming, messaging features, and more. 

Instagram works by allowing users to upload media that can be easily edited on the fly, add hashtags to make other users find their posts easily, and even add their geographic location. You can interact with others by liking and commenting on other users’ posts, sending direct messages, and sharing their content with others, as well as uploading your own content. 

Unfortunately, not everything is a bed of roses for the giant platform. Some big controversies surround the app. For example, in 2017 a bug that allowed some users to gain access to contact information of various verified accounts was reported, resulting in a huge data breach. From a moral standpoint, some people are concerned about the efficiency of Instagram’s algorithm and advertising, with some users feeling “spied” on by the app. 

So, what’s the best way to avoid all of this while enjoying the content the app has to offer you? One of the best security measures you can take is to not use your real phone for this app if you’re going to use it just for entertainment. This prevents Instagram from obtaining one of your most important pieces of data. To do this, you should get a temporary number to create your account, that way neither Instagram nor other users will have access to your real number. 

Keep in mind that this guide is made for US residents. If you happen to live somewhere else, we recommend you to use a VPN or residential proxy to be able to follow this guide.

Step 1: Download Instagram

Go to the Google Play Store or the Apple Store, depending on the software your device runs on, and search for “Instagram” on the search bar. 

Hit the “Install” button to start the download.

Step 2: Register

Now, after the app is installed, open it and you’ll see the introductory page, where they’ll ask you to sign in or to sign up. For the purpose of this guide, you are going to click on “Create new account”.

Immediately, they’ll ask you to enter your phone number, so it’s time for you to get a Non-VoIP number.

Step 3: Get a temporary number

Go to our page and sign in, if you don’t have an account you can create one by clicking on “Sign Up” at the top right menu.

Once you’re on your dashboard, click on “Select Country” and choose “United States”.

Click on the “Services” and then on “Short-term numbers”. You’ll be then redirected to a page where you’ll see all virtual numbers available for purchase.

Now, type “Instagram” on the search bar and click on the “Purchase” blue button to continue.

Make sure you’re buying the correct number and mark the checkbox to agree to discount the given amount from your balance. Then, click on “Next”.

You’ll see a window where your temporary number will be displayed, which is the number you’re going to use to bypass Instagram SMS verification. Copy it and type it on the Instagram page.

After that, go back to our website and click on “Next”. Do the same on Instagram to get the code.

Step 4: Get the code

As you can see now, your code will quickly appear on the window, all you have to do is type it on the Instagram confirmation tab and hit “Next”.

Step 5: Finish up the process

To wrap this up, you have to enter your name and password on the small form given.

Hit “Continue”, enter your birthday and choose your username.

And you’re done!

You can begin to follow friends, share images and videos, and keep up with what everyone is doing now that you have learned how to bypass Instagram phone verification, maintaining your data and real number safe. Have fun on this platform!