Overview

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.

Key Advantages#

• ✅ Production Ready: Fully tested and powers https://temp-number.org
• 🔓 Open Source: Complete access to source code for customization
• 🌐 Web App: Ready-to-use production web application
• 📱 Example Mobile Apps: Open source example iOS and Android apps
• 💳 Payment Integrations: Stripe, Paypal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more
• 🚀 Easy Deployment: Automated scripts for Docker Compose and Google Cloud

Use Cases#

• 🏢 SaaS Business: Run your own SMS activation service
• 🎨 White-Label: Rebrand and integrate into existing platforms
• 🔧 Custom Solutions: Modify and extend for specific requirements
• 📊 Enterprise: Self-hosted solution with full control

How It Works#

1. Customer selects a country and service
2. Backend requests available numbers from Platfone Retail API
3. Customer purchases activation and receives phone number
4. SMS messages arrive and are displayed to the customer
5. Payments are processed through integrated gateways

Prerequisites#

Before deploying, ensure you have:

• Platfone Account: Sign up at platfone.com for API access
• Firebase Project: For authentication and notifications
• Payment Gateway: Stripe account or other supported gateways
• Hosting: Docker-compatible server or Google Cloud account

Next Steps#

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