Alternative Number
Generate a virtual number, mask your email, and take advantage of other VPN subscription benefits.

Benefits of Alternative Number
Take your Alternative ID to the next level by purchasing a separate virtual phone number, available in addition to any Surfshark plan.
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Disclaimer: Alternative Number is sold separately from Alternative ID and can be used exclusively to receive calls and messages. Only USA numbers are available.
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Frequently asked questions
The Surfshark Starter plan includes a VPN, Ad Blocker, Alternative ID, and a virtual Alternative Number.
You can also get Surfshark One with a VPN, Ad Blocker, Antivirus, Alert, Search, and Alternative ID for all-around online protection.
Or opt for One+, which, on top of all the mentioned products, also offers Incogni — a personal data removal service that works to delete information about you held by data brokers.
An alternative phone number is a virtual number you can use to mask your regular one.
You can get a virtual number with Surfshark’s Alternative ID — a product that allows you to hide your identity online and protect your data. You can generate a new name, age, address, email, and phone number.
If you want to mask your phone number but still receive all messages and calls, try Surfshark’s Alternative Number.
It supports incoming traffic and allows outgoing text messages as a response to messages initiated by the sender. This way, you can shield your data, complete all necessary online verifications, reduce spam, and strengthen your privacy.
Using Alternative ID is quite simple. You begin by inserting your preferences for gender, age, birth date, and country.
Using this information, we generate an alternative persona and an email address (you can customize them).
If you have Alternative Number, select a USA phone number to shield your regular one from spam.
You can use Alternative Number anywhere. It works globally as long as you have internet access.
However, at the moment, only USA numbers are available.