Temporary numbers in your browser

Burner phone numbers in the browser

Start the call from any browser tab. There is no download, and you only add a number to receive inbound calls.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

Product facts: Burner Numbers

  • Outbound calling: Place calls worldwide instantly. No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound calling: To receive calls in your browser, a unique US or Canada digital number is required ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • App-free: Works directly in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
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.

1

Reserve a virtual number

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

2

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.

3

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
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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 StartACall 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.

Burner Phone Numbers in Your Browser, No App and No SIM

In short

StartACall lets you make private, throwaway calls straight from your browser, so you do not have to hand out your real number. Outbound calls need no phone number at all and are billed per minute as you go. If you also want a separate number to receive calls, you can add a US or Canada digital line for about $2.14 to $5 per month.

What a browser burner number actually does

A burner number is a disposable line you use for one off contacts, marketplace deals, dating, sign ups, or short term work, so your personal number stays private. With StartACall you do this entirely in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox. There is no app to install and no SIM card to swap, which means nothing extra lives on your phone and nothing ties the calls back to your everyday device.

For making calls you do not even need to claim a number. Outbound calling is pay as you go and billed per minute, so you only pay for the time you actually talk. That makes it easy to spin up a private call, finish your business, and walk away.

When you need a number people can call back

A classic burner has two sides. Calling out, and being reachable. If your use case needs people to call or text you back, add a US or Canada digital number to your account for roughly $2.14 to $5 per month. You can keep it for a season, a project, or a single transaction, then drop it when you are done and add a fresh one later.

Privacy you can rely on

Every call runs over end to end encryption, so the conversation itself is protected, not just the fact that you are using a separate number. Because the whole thing runs in the browser, you can use a burner line from a laptop, a work machine, or a borrowed computer without leaving an app behind. It also works well for international calls, so a burner number is just as practical across borders as it is at home.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to download an app to use a burner number?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser. It works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox with no app download and no SIM card, so there is nothing to install or uninstall.

Do I need a phone number to make a burner call?+

Not for outbound calls. You can call out without claiming any number, and you pay as you go, billed per minute. You only need to add a number if you want people to be able to call you back.

How much does a reachable burner number cost?+

To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number for about $2.14 to $5 per month. Outbound only calling has no monthly number fee and is billed per minute.

Are burner calls private?+

Yes. Calls use end to end encryption, and because everything happens in the browser, you keep your real number private and leave no app on the device you used.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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