Why share your number if you don’t have to?

Just want to browse profiles and laugh at wild hairstyles? But not ready to hand over your phone number to yet another platform? In 2025, creating a Badoo account without a personal phone number is totally doable. Yes, it takes a bit of cleverness...

Why does Badoo require a phone number?

To fight bots, block scammers, verify identities, and tie each profile to a real person. But that doesn’t mean you’re required to use your actual number.

Option: Temporary Number from SMSBOWER

Luckily, there's a workaround — a temporary number from a virtual phone number service built for quick and secure signups without the hassle. If you want reliable, go with SMSBOWER. You can buy a single-use number for Badoo verification: fast, easy, and without putting your personal data at risk.

Important: all numbers at SMSBOWER are fresh and unused — no risk of seeing “this number is already in use.” And if anything goes wrong? Their chat support will sort it out.

How to Get a Virtual Number from SMSBOWER — Step-by-Step

1. Go to SMSBOWER.org and sign up
2. Top up your balance (you only pay once per code, no rental needed)
3. Choose the country and the service (in this case — Badoo)
4. Receive a temporary number and enter it when registering
5. Copy the code that appears in your user dashboard and paste it into Badoo

Done! You’re now signed up without using your own number.

A Few Tips from Long-Time Users

• Don’t reuse the same number for multiple accounts — Badoo may block you
• If Badoo says the number isn’t valid — just try another one via SMSBOWER

Legal Note: What About the Law?

Using a temporary number isn’t illegal — you’re not forging documents or breaching security. However, it might violate Badoo’s Terms of Service. If your account gets suspended, appealing could be tricky.

Also: don’t use temporary numbers for scams, impersonation, or stealing accounts. That’s criminal, period.

So... Is It Worth the Trouble?

If you’re just trying out the platform or unsure if Badoo is right for you — a temporary number from SMSBOWER is perfect. It’s like a free perfume sample: no need to buy the bottle to realize it’s not your scent.

But if you’re planning to meet people, chat often, and maybe even start a relationship — consider linking your real number. Eventually.

Yes, Badoo isn’t the kind of platform you can sneak past without jumping through some hoops. But with SMSBOWER — you totally can.