The Permanent Number BeReal Requires for Every Login
BeReal sends an SMS verification code every time you log in on a new device — no email fallback, no authenticator alternative. Get a dedicated Real-SIM US number you can hold month-to-month, so you're never locked out.
- Real-SIM US number that passes Prelude carrier checks
- Keep the same number month-to-month — works every new device login
- Instant SMS delivery to your JoltSMS dashboard
- Privacy-first: BeReal never sees your personal phone number
Why BeReal blocks virtual and VoIP numbers
BeReal uses Prelude for SMS delivery — a provider that explicitly markets anti-fraud scoring for OTP. Prelude scores every submitted number using carrier intelligence. Public shared numbers (SMS24.me, ReceiveSMS.co) sit in ranges that are burned and flagged. Standard VoIP services produce the 'unknown error status 400' that BeReal users report consistently across Reddit and support forums.
- •Prelude's anti-fraud layer scores number ranges — shared public numbers fail because they are publicly indexed and burned
- •"Unknown error status 400" after entering a number and completing the CAPTCHA — the most-reported BeReal verification failure
- •Google Voice and TextNow numbers: inconsistent at best, silently rejected at worst (code never arrives)
- •BeReal enforces a strict one-account-per-phone-number policy — numbers already in use return an error immediately
- •There is no email-only fallback for BeReal login. The phone number is the only authentication path.
The 'unknown error status 400' in BeReal almost always means the number type was rejected by Prelude before the SMS was sent. The fix is not retrying the same number — it is switching to a real-SIM number.
Why a dedicated real-SIM number solves BeReal permanently
JoltSMS provides real carrier SIM numbers from US mobile networks — not virtual, not VoIP, not shared. These numbers pass Prelude's carrier scoring because they are classified as mobile, which is exactly what BeReal and Prelude expect. And because you keep the same number month-to-month, every future device login works without intervention.
- Real-SIM classification: mobile carrier, not VoIP or virtual — passes Prelude's scoring
- Dedicated to you — no "number already in use" errors from other customers
- Persistent: keep the same number indefinitely, so every new device login succeeds
- Instant delivery: SMS code appears in your JoltSMS dashboard within seconds
- Set up Slack, Discord, or email alerts so you catch the code even during a rushed device setup
Who uses JoltSMS for BeReal verification?
Switching phones or carriers
Every time you log into BeReal on a new device, it sends an SMS to your registered number. If you changed carriers or your old SIM expired, you're locked out. A JoltSMS number stays active regardless of what happens to your personal SIM.
Privacy-conscious users
BeReal collects your phone number, full name, date of birth, precise GPS location, and both front and rear camera data. Users who don't want their personal SIM tied to that data profile use a dedicated JoltSMS number instead.
Second account users
BeReal enforces one account per phone number. Researchers, content creators, parents, and users who want separate personal and professional personas use a second dedicated number from JoltSMS for their second account.
Verify your BeReal account in minutes
Get your JoltSMS number
Sign up at JoltSMS and get a dedicated Real-SIM US number. Keep it active month-to-month.
Open BeReal and enter your number
On the BeReal signup or login screen, enter the JoltSMS number with the +1 US country code.
Complete the CAPTCHA
BeReal may show a CAPTCHA puzzle before sending the SMS. Complete it — then wait for the code.
Receive the 6-digit code instantly
The verification SMS from BeReal appears in your JoltSMS dashboard within seconds of being sent.
Enter the code in BeReal
Type the 6-digit code into BeReal to complete verification and access your account.
Keep the number — forever
Renew monthly. Every time you set up BeReal on a new device, the same number handles the SMS. No future lockouts.
Managing BeReal for a creator or brand account?
Social media managers and content teams who maintain a BeReal presence for a creator or brand need verification codes accessible without being locked to one person's personal phone.
- Route BeReal verification SMS to Slack or a shared channel — no more chasing down whoever holds the personal SIM
- Keep the number active after setup so re-verifications on new devices or after account recovery never block publishing
- Webhook alerts mean the code reaches your automation pipeline even if the dashboard is not open
- One dedicated number for the account — revoke access to individual team members without changing the verification number
Important notes
Not affiliated with BeReal or Voodoo. JoltSMS provides phone numbers for legitimate account verification. Use in accordance with BeReal's Terms of Service. We cannot guarantee any number will be accepted — Prelude's fraud scoring can change, and BeReal ultimately decides which numbers to allow.
Best practices:
- Keep your JoltSMS number active month-to-month — every new device login sends an SMS to your registered number, not just the initial signup
- Set up a notification alert (Slack, email, or webhook) so the 6-digit code reaches you instantly during a device transition
- JoltSMS numbers are US-based (+1). If your BeReal account was originally created in a non-US region, test acceptance before relying on the number long-term
- JoltSMS is inbound-only — if BeReal ever offers a voice call fallback for the code, choose SMS instead
- Also using Instagram, Snapchat, or TikTok? Your JoltSMS number can receive verification codes from multiple platforms — see our guides for those platforms too
BeReal verification FAQ
JoltSMS provides real-SIM, non-VoIP US numbers from major carriers. These are classified as mobile numbers — not virtual or VoIP — which is the type Prelude's carrier scoring expects. We cannot guarantee acceptance, but real-SIM numbers are significantly more likely to work than VoIP or shared virtual numbers.
Don't lose your BeReal account the next time you switch phones
A dedicated Real-SIM number keeps your BeReal login working on every new device, forever. $50/month.