BlogHow to Sign up for VK without a Phone Number in 2025?

VK (VKontakte) is a popular social media platform in Russia, similar to Facebook, with around 88 million monthly active users in Russia alone, making it one of the country’s largest and most engaged social networks.


Verifying or adding a phone number to your VKontakte account adds privacy and security to prevent malicious or cyber threats.

However, some individuals don’t want to link their numbers just to sign up for social media accounts due to privacy issues and don’t want to expose their personal details.

Do you need a Phone number to Sign UP for VK?

VK now requires users to provide a phone number to register an account. Previously, you could sign up using social login options like Facebook or Gmail, but these methods are no longer supported. When you register with your phone number, VK sends a verification code via SMS. Entering this code confirms your identity and helps secure your account. If you don’t receive the code immediately, there are options to resend or try again.

Providing a phone number also helps with account recovery and security. If you ever forget your password or need to verify your identity later, having a verified phone number linked to your account makes the process easier and safer.

Linking your phone number to your VK account helps it verify as a real account and minimizes the chance of account termination as a spam or fake account.

Why need a phone number for verification for a VK account?

Phone number verification helps your account be identified as a verified, genuine account of a real human user, not a fake or bot account. This verification helps reduce spam, prevent fake or duplicate accounts, and improve platform security. The phone number also enables features like two-step verification, which adds an extra layer of protection in case your password is compromised. Additionally, having a verified phone number makes it easier to recover your VK account if you forget your password or get locked out.

Some of the primary reasons VK need a phone number for verification are:

  • Verify as real users.
  • Account security concerns
  • For Improved customer experience.
  • Quick and accurate account recovery.
  • Prevent unauthorized users from accessing one account.
  • Maintain platform integrity and reduce unwanted account creation.

Tips on using VK without a phone number.

You can use VK without your personal phone number by signing up with a virtual or disposable number. This allows you to complete the verification process while protecting your privacy.

Below, we explain how to use virtual numbers, disposable numbers, and other methods to create VK accounts without a personal phone number.

Use a virtual phone number

Virtual phone numbers are similar to regular numbers but use the internet to make and receive calls. They are easy to use and sophisticated because users can use softphone apps and multiple internet-supported devices such as iPhones, smartphones, laptops, and desktops from anywhere.

Acquiring a virtual number from another country or location can provide better privacy for your identity. Facilitating users with better privacy and security features on their personal contact details.

You can get Calilio’s virtual number for VK account verification, OTP verification, and other verification purposes on different platforms, and avoid using your primary phone number.


Steps to Get a Virtual Number from Calilio:

  1. Sign up and create an account on Calilio.
  2. Select a suitable plan as you desire.
  3. Go to Settings> My Numbers> Purchase.
  4. Select the country and choose from available virtual phone numbers.
  5. Follow the purchase process to activate your number.

Using the Virtual Number for VK Verification:

  1. Go toVK's official website or download apps from the app store.
  2. Click on the Sign-up option.
  3. Enter the virtual number you purchased from Calilio and click continue.
  4. You will receive a four-digit verification code for a virtual number.
  5. Enter the OTP code correctly to complete the verification.
  6. Input necessary details like name, gender, and date of birth.
  7. Create a password and Click continue.
  8. Now, Start using your verified VK account.

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*Disclaimer: The delivery of OTP codes is managed by Venmo, not Calilio. Receiving the verification code depends on the application you are signing up for. Some service providers may not send OTPs to VoIP numbers.

Use a temporary number or burner phone.

Temporary phone numbers, apps, and burner phones allow users to use phone numbers for a short or temporary purpose and are suitable for OTP or SMS verifications.

Sometimes, verification may fail because many users use the same number for verification, and your OTP code is exposed to other users, who can enter it for verification purposes.


Steps to Sign up for VK with a Temporary Number:

  1. Download a temporary phone number app from your app store.
  2. Sign up and register for an account with the temporary phone app.
  3. Choose an available number.
  4. Make payment for your temporary number.
  5. Go to the VK website and Sign up.
  6. Enter the temporary number from the app.
  7. Get the verification code sent to the temporary number.
  8. Enter the OTP on VK to complete the verification.
  9. Give required details, including Name, Date of birth, and gender
  10. Create a password and click continue.
  11. Now, Start using your verified VK account.

Steps to Sign up for VK with a Burner Phone:

  1. Buy a burner phone from a retail shop or Walmart.
  2. Read and follow the instructions to activate it.
  3. Use the burner phone number to sign up for VK.
  4. Enter the burner phone number.
  5. Wait and receive the verification code on your burner phone.
  6. Enter the SMS verification code or OTP, then proceed forward.
  7. Enter details, Name, Gender, and Birth Date.
  8. Set a password and click continue.
  9. Now, Start using your verified VK account.

Use a Family member or friend's number.

Ask your friends or family for the number to sign up and verify your VK account. You need their consent for account creation and OTP verification.

Once you get the consent, follow these steps to Sign up for VK:

  1. Go to VK's official website or download apps from the app store.
  2. Click on the Sign-up option.
  3. Enter the friend/family member number and click continue.
  4. A four-digit verification code is sent to your friend/family number.
  5. Ask and Enter the OTP code correctly to complete the verification.
  6. Input necessary details like name, gender, and date of birth.
  7. Create a password and click continue.
  8. Now, Start using your verified VK account.

Limitations of Signing Up for VK Without a Phone Number

Using virtual numbers to sign up for VK might work, but not all types are safe. Public disposable numbers often lead to account bans or SMS failures. Private virtual numbers are safer but still come with some risk.

  • Disposable numbers from free SMS sites are often blocked or flagged by VK due to abuse and overuse.
  • Private virtual numbers are safer, but can still be risky if they’ve been recycled or previously used on VK.
  • If you lose access to your number, account recovery through VK may become impossible.
  • VK accepts most international numbers, but some may fail if flagged or linked to previous abuse.

Final words

Signing up for a VKontakte (VK) account without using your personal phone number can enhance your privacy and security. Previously, you could use different alternatives to sign up via Gmail or a Facebook account.

Now that you need a phone number for sign-up and account verification, you can use a virtual phone number, a disposable number, or a burner phone instead of your original number for the VK signup process.

Get virtual numbers from Calilio to verify your VK account securely and conveniently while keeping your personal phone number anonymous.
 

Download Calilio today from the App Store and Google Play to improve privacy and security with a verified VK account.


Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a phone number to create a VK account?

Yes, as of 2025, VK requires a phone number to create a new account. While social logins like Facebook were available in the past, it has now become mandatory to use phone verification to help VK reduce spam, verify real users, and improve account security.

Why did VK or VKontakte ask to verify my phone number?

How can I verify my VK account without a phone number?

Can I use Google Voice to verify VK?

What to do if VK blocks my temporary number?

How to recover a VK account without a phone number?

Can multiple VK accounts be verified with one phone number?

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