Tencent QQ SMS Verification

Get a numeric QQ ID on China's long-running messaging platform by completing the Tencent QQ SMS verification step with a virtual number instead of your personal line.

Tencent QQ is an instant messaging service and web portal from Chinese tech company Tencent, first released in 1999 under the name OICQ. It opens onto group and voice chat, games, music and the Qzone social network, and every account is identified by a purely numeric QQ number; there were 597 million monthly active accounts in March 2023. Phone checks tie accounts to real people and aid recovery.

You enter a virtual number on the sign-up screen and confirm the SMS code to receive your QQ number. That suits foreigners whose Chinese friends, colleagues or gaming groups use QQ, learners of Mandarin, and players who want a QQ login for China-based games. Be aware that some numbers may be rejected and extra security checks can appear.

QQ accounts are closely tied to the phone number, so a new device or unusual activity may trigger another SMS check. Losing a number you cannot reach again can mean losing the account for good, so put important conversations on a number you will keep, use a strong password and never share verification codes with anyone.