Temp-Number App on Platfone Docs

Overview

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What is the Temp-Number App?

The Temp-Number App is an open-source platform that enables you to run your own SMS activation service. It provides everything you need to sell temporary phone numbers to customers for receiving SMS verification codes.

Architecture

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At a Glance

Temp-Number provisions temporary phone numbers, processes activations & payments, and surfaces inbound SMS across web and native clients. Core responsibilities are split across an API layer, client interfaces, and external integrations (Platfone Retail, Firebase, payment gateways).

Quick Start

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Deployment Options

The Temp-Number App supports multiple deployment strategies to fit different use cases.

Comparison Table

Feature	Local Docker	Google Cloud	Manual Setup
Setup Time	5-10 minutes	25-40 minutes	1-2 hours
Cost	Free	$20-100/month	Varies
Scalability	-	Auto-scaling	Manual
SSL/HTTPS	-	Automatic	Manual
Database	Docker container	Cloud SQL	Self-managed
Best For	Development	Production	Custom needs
Maintenance	-	Managed	Full control

Deployment Paths

1. ⚡ Setup Wizard (Recommended)

Best for: All users, especially first-time deployments

Development

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This section provides resources and guidelines for developers looking to contribute to or customize the Temp-Number App platform.

Open Source Repositories

Backend API: GitHub Repository
Web Application: GitHub Repository
iOS: GitHub Repository
Android: GitHub Repository

Local backend setup

To set up the Temp-Number backend locally for development, please refer to the Local Development (Docker) guide in the Quick Start section. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to run the backend API using Docker Compose, including environment configuration and database setup.