How To Verify Bilibili with a Free Temporary Phone Number
Step 1: Choose a Temporary Phone Number
On the current page, you will see a list of available phone numbers from different countries (e.g., USA, UK, Canada, etc.). Choose a free number from a country that is supported by Bilibili for phone verification (China, Malaysia, Hong Kong are commonly accepted).
Click on the phone number you want to use. This will open a page showing all incoming messages sent to this number.
Step 2: Sign Up for a Bilibili Account
Open a new tab in your browser.
Go to https://www.bilibili.com/.
Click on Sign Up to create a new account.
Enter your email address and create a password, or sign up with Google, Microsoft, or Apple if you prefer.
Step 3: Enter the Temporary Phone Number
During the account creation process, Bilibili Inc. will ask for a phone number to verify your account.
Return to the receive-sms.io tab and copy the temporary phone number you selected.
Go back to the Bilibili sign-up page and paste the temporary number into the phone number field.
Make sure to select the correct country code that matches the phone number’s country (e.g., +1 for USA).
Step 4: Wait for the Verification Code
After entering the temporary phone number, Bilibili will send a verification SMS to that number. Go back to the receive-sms.io page where you selected your phone number. Refresh the page if necessary to check for new messages.
Step 5: Enter the Code into Bilibili
Once you see a message from Bilibili, copy the verification code from the SMS. Return to the Bilibili sign-up page. Paste or type the verification code into the box provided. Click Submit or Verify.
Step 6: Check If Verification Was Successful
If the code is correct, Bilibili Inc. will confirm your phone number, and your account creation will continue. If you receive an error message or the SMS text doesn’t appear, you will need to return to https://receive-sms.io and select a different phone number. Repeat the process using the new number.
Why Use a Temp Phone Number for Bilibili SMS Verification
1. Privacy Protection
Many users prefer not to share their personal phone numbers with companies, including Bilibili Inc.. By using a temporary number, they can keep their personal information private and avoid potential unwanted contact or data collection.
2. Avoid Spam or Marketing Messages
Some services may send follow-up messages, promotions, or notifications after verification. With a temporary number, you reduce the risk of receiving spam on your personal number.
3. Account Management & Testing
Temporary numbers are useful if you need to create multiple Bilibili accounts for testing, development, or business purposes, without needing a separate physical SIM card for each account.
4. No Long-Term Commitment
Temporary numbers are disposable and typically expire after a short time. This makes them ideal for one-time verifications, without any long-term connection to your identity.
5. Access When Traveling
If you’re traveling or in a country where you don’t have a local SIM card, temporary numbers can provide quick and free access to https://www.bilibili.com/.
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FAQ
Can I use a temporary phone number to register on Bilibili?
Yes, in many cases. Bilibili — China's leading video platform for anime, gaming, and creative content — offers phone number registration and some international users have successfully used virtual +86 numbers from receive-sms.io for the initial SMS verification step. Bilibili has also made its platform more accessible to international users with an international sign-up option that accepts non-Chinese phone numbers in some regions.
Do I need a Chinese +86 number specifically for Bilibili, or will other countries work?
Bilibili's domestic (Chinese) version requires a +86 number for phone registration. However, Bilibili has expanded internationally and its app/website in some markets offers registration with non-Chinese phone numbers. If you're accessing Bilibili outside China through its international interface, a virtual number from your own country on receive-sms.io may work. For the full Chinese domestic Bilibili experience and access to all content, a +86 number is typically required.
What kind of content can I access on Bilibili without completing real-name verification?
Bilibili's basic content — most anime streams, gaming videos, user-created content, and the main video library — is accessible with a standard account. Real-name verification on Bilibili is primarily required for certain features: posting live streams, accessing some age-gated content, and using Bilibili's monetisation features as a creator. For a viewer account, a basic phone-verified registration is usually sufficient.
Why do international anime and gaming fans need a Bilibili account?
Bilibili hosts an enormous amount of anime simulcast content, fan-created works (MADs), gaming commentary, and Chinese entertainment that is not available on international platforms. Many international fans of anime, Chinese dramas, and gaming content use Bilibili as their primary streaming platform. A Bilibili account unlocks features like personalised recommendations, watchlists, comment access, and interaction with Chinese fan communities.
Does Bilibili block virtual or VoIP numbers for registration?
Bilibili has some VoIP detection for its Chinese +86 registration flow, though it is less aggressive than platforms like banking apps or WeChat. For the SMS verification step specifically, some virtual +86 numbers from receive-sms.io work while others may be rejected depending on the prefix. Trying a different +86 number from receive-sms.io's list often resolves this if the first attempt fails.
Can I use a receive-sms.io number to take the Bilibili member test?
Bilibili is famous for its account registration 'member test' — a quiz about Bilibili culture that new users must pass to become full members with commenting privileges. This is a separate step from phone verification and is not related to what phone number was used. Once you've completed phone verification and created your account with a virtual number, you take the member test the same way as any other user.
How do I use a free Chinese number to sign up for Bilibili?
Go to receive-sms.io and open the China section. Select any active +86 virtual number and copy it. During Bilibili's registration, enter this number in the phone field and request the verification code. Return to receive-sms.io and open that number's inbox — the Bilibili code will appear within 15 to 45 seconds. Enter the code on Bilibili to complete registration. No payment or account on receive-sms.io is required.
Is using a virtual number for Bilibili against their terms of service?
Bilibili's terms of service require users to provide a real, valid phone number for account registration. Using a virtual number that successfully receives the SMS OTP technically fulfils the technical verification requirement, though it doesn't comply with the spirit of providing a real personal contact. For the vast majority of viewer accounts, this is not a practical concern — Bilibili's enforcement focus is on fraudulent accounts and platform abuse, not on the specific type of number used for initial verification.
