MoneroSMS

What is MoneroSMS

MoneroSMS is a privacy-focused virtual phone number service built around Monero payments. As of 2026-05-30, it offers virtual SMS numbers for $3.60 USD per month, billed through a prepaid wallet system. Users can access the service through three interfaces: a web application, an open-source CLI tool, and an email proxy. The service is designed for users who need SMS capabilities without linking a real identity or traditional phone number.

The numbers support standard SMS send and receive functions. However, the service explicitly notes that virtual numbers may not reliably activate accounts or receive short codes from all platforms-sometimes verification messages work, sometimes they do not.

How no-KYC is it?

MoneroSMS operates with no identity verification requirements. The service does not request government ID, real name, or phone number during signup. Accounts are pseudonymous, funded through cryptocurrency payments. The official site states that Tor and VPN usage is not merely allowed but recommended, with explicit CLI support for routing through Tor via the MONERO_SMS_TOR environment variable pointing to a SOCKS port.

Each account is limited to one phone number, though users may maintain multiple accounts unless banned. This structure preserves user privacy while preventing abuse. The service's support channel operates through ProtonMail, with a published PGP key for encrypted communications.

Privacy & security

The privacy posture centers on Monero's inherent anonymity for payments, combined with network-level protections. The CLI application supports .onion endpoints through Tor configuration. VPN usage is explicitly encouraged across all access methods.

Number permanence has specific conditions: numbers that have sent or received at least one message are not recycled by MoneroSMS itself. However, upstream providers may reassign released numbers. Refunded numbers-those that never transmitted through MoneroSMS servers-are the exception and may be recycled. Users must maintain adequate wallet balance to cover the 30-day billing cycle; insufficient funds result in permanent number revocation rather than suspension.

The service does not currently offer VoIP calling capabilities, limiting the attack surface to SMS metadata. API access is available but restricted to human messaging; automated or marketing use violates terms of service and industry regulation.

Payments, fees & limits

Pricing is straightforward: $3.60 USD monthly per virtual number, with per-message fees charged at time of send or receive. The exact per-message rate is not specified in the crawled site content. Number porting costs $1.49 inbound, outbound porting is free-both handled on a "best-effort basis." SIM-based numbers cannot be ported in either direction.

While Monero is the automated, primary payment method, the FAQ acknowledges manual acceptance of Bitcoin, fiat currency, and other cryptocurrencies. The site notes these alternatives will eventually be automated but as of this crawl remain manual processes. Monero is explicitly labeled "the most private method."

User experience & support

The web app interface is minimal based on the crawl of /app-new/, showing only the MoneroSMS header. The CLI offers more technical users scriptable access with Tor integration. Email proxy functionality provides a third access layer for users preferring mail-based workflows.

Support operates exclusively through support@voidnet.tech with account ID required. The terms indicate FAQ- or ToS-answered questions may be ignored, suggesting self-service is expected for basic inquiries. No phone, chat, or ticket system is mentioned.

Limitations users should weigh: single number per account, no guaranteed short-code reception, no voice calling, and permanent revocation for underfunded accounts rather than grace periods.

Who it's for

MoneroSMS suits privacy-conscious individuals needing basic SMS functionality without identity linkage-journalists, activists, cryptocurrency traders, or anyone requiring a disposable or semi-permanent number for human messaging. It fits poorly for users needing guaranteed verification-code delivery, high-volume automated messaging, or voice calling. Those comfortable with CLI tools and cryptocurrency wallets will find the smoothest experience; less technical users can use the web app but face steeper support expectations.

Compared to broader virtual number markets, MoneroSMS trades feature breadth for ideological alignment with privacy and censorship resistance. The Awesome Privacy list inclusion and KYCnot.me listing confirm its standing in the privacy-tool ecosystem, though the 60/100 trust score from the latter suggests community reservations about operational transparency or track record.