Getting Started with JoltSMS
New to JoltSMS? Learn what our long-term, non-VoIP numbers are, how rentals work month-to-month, and how to receive your first verification code in the Jolt inbox, Slack, or Discord.
What JoltSMS Is and How It Works
JoltSMS lets you rent a dedicated, long-term real-SIM US number for account verification and 2FA, instead of relying on disposable or VoIP numbers that often get blocked. You keep your number month-to-month, and every verification code goes into a central inbox your team can access.
What is JoltSMS and how it works- Real-SIM, non-VoIP numbers vs free "receive SMS" sites
- Why numbers are rented month-to-month
- How Jolt fits into your login / 2FA flows
Set Up Your First Jolt Number
Once you understand the basics, the next step is renting your first number and confirming everything is working. This guide walks through picking a number, confirming billing, and testing a code.
Set up your first Jolt number- Choose and rent a number
- Test receiving a code from a low-risk service
- Basic checks if something seems off
Receiving OTPs in the Dashboard, Slack, and Discord
JoltSMS can deliver verification codes into the web dashboard, Slack channels, Discord servers, and email so your team doesn't have to pass screenshots around. This guide shows you how to connect those destinations.
Receiving OTPs in the dashboard, Slack, and Discord- Viewing codes in the Jolt dashboard
- Connecting Slack / Discord for shared channels
- Basic notification behavior and security notes
Next Steps
Once you've received your first verification code, you're ready to use JoltSMS with the platforms your team relies on and fine-tune billing and team access.
Quick Answers
Do I need a separate Jolt number for every platform?
Not necessarily. You can use the same JoltSMS number across multiple platforms as long as each platform allows it. Some services may flag numbers used on too many accounts, so for high-security or business-critical accounts, consider using dedicated numbers.
Learn moreHow long does it take to get my first number?
Almost instant. Once you complete checkout, your number is typically provisioned within seconds. In rare cases where your preferred area code is unavailable, we may backorder it, but most numbers are ready immediately.
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