We’ve all been there. You want to create a Yahoo account to sign up for a newsletter, register for a promo, or just escape the clutches of Gmail. You type your name, pick a clever email ad...

Trying to create a WeChat account but don’t feel like handing over your entire mobile life history? You’re not the only one. The platform, iconic across China and steadily globalizin...

So, you've got the Discord app downloaded, a server invite blinking at you like a neon sign, and just when you're about to sign up, you’re hit with that classic request: “Ple...

You're all set. The chips are stacked, the sports match is on, your virtual wallet has that hopeful glint of a future cash win — and then comes the blocker: “Please enter your mo...

You've got the Noon app freshly installed, your virtual shopping cart is eager to be filled, but then—bam—you're halted at the gate. A phone number is demanded like an ancien...

If you’ve ever opened the LINE app hoping for quick messaging bliss, only to be stopped by the phrase “Enter your phone number”, you’re not alone. The world may be wirel...

Let’s get one thing straight: you absolutely can create a Facebook account without a phone number. It might sound like digital folklore, but we’re here to bust myths with a megaphone...

Some people need two Amazon accounts. Some simply don’t want Jeff Bezos texting them. And others just lost their SIM card. Whatever the reason, signing up for Amazon without a phone number...

Let’s start with a little honesty: sometimes, your phone is the last thing you want to hand over to a platform. Whether you're creating a new Microsoft identity or trying to access an...

You’re halfway through creating your PayPal, and then — boom — the phone number field stops you cold. Maybe your SIM is lost, maybe you're tired of spam, or maybe you just...

Let’s paint the picture: you’re trying to log into TikTok, but your email is long forgotten and the number tied to your profile? Probably belonged to your last phone that fell in the...

Ever wanted to enter the world of Tinder without first sacrificing your personal digits? You’re not alone. Plenty of users wonder: can I use Tinder without a phone number? Spoiler —...

Think of Viber like a velvet rope nightclub — flashy, sleek, but guarded by a bouncer asking for your phone number and a six-digit code. The twist? You can get in without ever showing your...

Imagine this: you're standing at your desk, ready to sign into your Apple account, and then comes the twist — Apple insists on sending a code to a trusted device you no longer own or c...

Ever felt like signing up for an email address was more intrusive than applying for a loan? You're not alone. Google, despite its countless conveniences, nudges you toward handing over your...

You want to hop on the next train, but IRCTC’s registration page hits you with the same wall: enter your mobile number. For many, it’s not just an inconvenience — it’s a...

There’s a moment in every installation of WhatsApp where you pause. It happens just after the sleek green loading screen and right before the fun begins. “Please enter your phone nu...

Imagine walking into a coffee shop and being asked for your landline number just to order a cappuccino. Sounds ridiculous? That’s exactly how it feels when an app typically requires your p...