How Texter works

Adding a second phone number to your device has never been easier than now. Texter app offers a quick and reliable way of purchasing a virtual phone number for SMS/MMS messaging purposes while remaining anonymous.

With the use of this inexpensive service, your privacy will always stay protected.

The phone numbers by Texter can be used for worldwide texting. Even more, you can use the app across iPhone and iPad devices.

What can be found in the Texter app

• Different phone numbers

The first step in getting you closer to ownership of a second phone number by Texter is selecting a suitable phone number. Each phone number is unique. 

The Texter app will automatically generate a phone number for you, which you can purchase in a few taps. If the phone number does not meet your preferences, you can change the number and select a different one.

You can choose from the following phone numbers:

1. United States phone numbers
2. United Kingdom phone numbers
3. Canadian phone numbers

The selection of US and CAN phone numbers also comes with multiple different area codes options. Thanks to this feature, you can get the phone number of any preferred specific area.

It is essential to mention that it doesn't matter where in the world you live. You can purchase a phone number from any country and use it internationally.

How to purchase a phone number

1. Tap on the top Get a Number.
2. If you are happy with the displayed phone number, select a subscription and confirm the purchase.
3. If you want to choose a different phone number, tap on the Change Number.
4. Select the country and area code that suits your needs.
5. Tap on the chosen phone number and tap on the bottom Next.
6. Choose the desired subscription period for your new phone number and confirm the purchase.
7. You are all set! Now, you can start messaging.

Please note! If you don’t keep on the automatic renewal of the phone number subscription and the subscription ends, our customer support team can try to allocate you with the same phone number only during the next ten days at your request.

How to purchase credits

To send or receive messages, you need to have enough credits in your account along with an active phone number subscription.

Each new user automatically gets 20 free credits, which can be used to send and receive SMS/MMS messages. It is only up to your decision how you will spend the credits. Once you run out of credits, you need to purchase some more if you would like to keep on messaging.

1. Tap on the bottom Settings icon on the main navigation bar.
2. You can see how many credits are left in your account on the top. To buy more, tap on the Buy Credits button.
3. Choose the desired credit package and confirm the purchase.
4. You are all set! The credits are added to your account. 

Please note! All the available credit packages are one-time purchases meaning they do not expire and do not automatically renew.

• SMS/MMS messaging feature

If you have an active phone number subscription and enough needed credits in your account, you can start sending text messages or images.

No matter what country’s phone number you have and where in the world you are, you can enjoy international texting in total privacy.

How to send a message

1. Tap on the middle Write a Message icon on the main navigation bar.
2. Tap on the + icon and select a phone number you want to message from your contacts list, then tap on the Message.
3. Alternatively, type in the phone number you want to message in the top text field. 
4. Type your message in the bottom Text Message field. 
5. If you want, attach an image by tapping on the left Photo icon. You can take a photo or choose an existing photo.
6. Once you are done, tap on the right Send button.
7. The message thread with the contacted phone number is automatically created. All new incoming or outcoming messages will be saved there. You can access it by tapping on the left Message icon on the main navigation bar.

Please note! MMS messaging is technically possible only from the US and CA phone numbers to US and CA phone numbers.

Special features

For even more user-friendly experience, the app will serve you with the following features and functions:

• Tariff calculator

The Texter app has nothing to hide! The number of needed credits per minute and per message differs from country to country. Thanks to the Tariffs section, you can determine how much each call or message will cost. 

1. Tap on the bottom Settings icon on the main navigation bar.
2. Tap on the Tariffs section.
3. Choose the country of the phone number you hold and choose a country you want to message or call.
4. Below, you will find costs for outgoing and incoming SMS and MMS messages.

• Change of phone number

We understand that you might want to change your phone number after some time. For even more flexibility, you can do so anytime needed and as many times as you wish to.

How to change a phone number

1. Tap on the bottom Settings icon on the main navigation bar.
2. Tap on the Change Number section.
3. If you are happy with the displayed phone number, tap on the Change Number button below and confirm the purchase.
4. If you want to choose a different phone number, tap on Customize.
5. Select the country and area code that suits your needs.
6. Tap on the chosen phone number and tap on the bottom Next.
7. Tap on the Change Number button below and confirm the purchase.
8. A new phone number has been added to your account.

Please note! Once you change your phone number, you can get the old one back by messaging our customer support team only during the next ten days at your request.

• Spam protection

These days, many phone numbers are being attacked by spammers and scammers. If you want to avoid this unpleasant situation, which could lead you to credit loss, you can purchase a lifetime Spam protection feature. All your phone numbers by the Texter app will always stay protected with a one-time purchase of the Spam protection feature, no matter how many times you change your phone number. 

To purchase Spam protection, tap on the bottom Settings icon on the main navigation bar and tap on the Spam Protection. Then, tap on the Protect and confirm the payment.

• Screen Lock

We understand you might want to keep your secret conversations safe. Texter app lets you use this extra protecting feature to make sure only you have access to the app and recent messages. 

To set up the screen lock, tap on the bottom Person icon on the main navigation bar and turn on the Screen Lock. To remove it, repeat the same steps.

As you can see, purchasing a second phone number by Texter is an easy and reliable process. Say goodbye to long-term cell provider plans and enjoy secret messaging tailored to your needs.

If you didn't find the information you are looking for or an answer to a question you have, do not hesitate to contact us right now. We will be pleased to assist you with any request. 

Best,

App Toro team