Can I get a burner number without installing an app?

Yes. StartACall provisions and activates virtual numbers directly in your browser. No downloads required.

Will a burner number protect my personal number?

Yes. Calls and caller ID can use the virtual number so your personal or business number remains private.

Can I release a burner number when I am done?

Yes. Manage and release numbers from the StartACall dashboard whenever you choose.

Can I use a burner number from my web browser?

Yes. StartACall lets you buy and use virtual numbers directly in Chrome, Safari, or Firefox without installing any apps.

Is the call private and secure?

Calls use encrypted WebRTC sessions bridged to the PSTN for secure voice connections.

Temporary numbers in your browser

Burner phone numbers in the browser

Keep your personal number private and manage temporary virtual numbers from any device. Buy, use, and release phone numbers entirely in your web browser with StartACall.

How it works

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How burner numbers work in your browser

Quick setup, full control, and no app install required. Follow three simple steps to start calling.

Reserve a virtual number

Choose a temporary number from 190 plus countries and assign it as your caller ID for outbound calls or receive calls directly in the browser.

Place calls with WebRTC

Dial from the StartACall web dialer. WebRTC handles the audio and our carrier bridge connects your call to regular phone networks.

Release or retain

Keep the number as long as you need it or release it when finished. Manage all numbers and call logs from a single dashboard.

Use cases

Testing outreach, protecting privacy when selling items, handling temporary projects, support lines, recruiting calls, and more. Burner numbers let you separate work and personal life instantly.

Local presence

Get local numbers to appear local to customers

Privacy

Avoid sharing your personal number when selling or dating online

Security and privacy

StartACall routes voice traffic over encrypted WebRTC sessions and isolates your home or mobile number. You control inbound routing, caller ID, and when a number is released.

Encrypted browser-to-PSTN voice calls
Instant number release and reassign
Control caller ID for outbound calls
Detailed call logs and analytics

Secure

Encrypted connections and account controls to manage access.

Global

Numbers available in over 190 countries for local presence.

Instant

Reserve and start calling from the browser in seconds.

AI tools

Use AI agents and a real-time copilot during calls for notes and suggestions.

Frequently asked questions

What is a burner phone number?

A temporary virtual phone number you can use for calls and to mask your personal number. StartACall provisions these numbers instantly in the browser.

Do I need to install an app?

No. StartACall runs in your web browser using WebRTC. No downloads required.

Can I receive inbound calls on a burner number?

Yes. Numbers can receive inbound calls in the browser and you can forward calls to another number if desired.

How long can I keep a burner number?

You decide. Reserve a number for as long as you need and release it when you are done.

Get a burner number and start calling from your browser

Reserve local or international numbers instantly and manage everything in one dashboard. No apps, no fuss.