How to create a TextFree account

Interested in signing up for a TextFree account? If so, please click the links below to download on your device: 

• Download for iOS
• Download for Android

To create a TextFree account: 

1. Tap the 'Sign up' button
2. In order to get a local number, you'll need to allow the app access to your location
   1. iOS: Switch location access from "Never" to "While Using the App"
   2. Android: A pop-up will prompt you to "Allow TextFree to access this device's location?"
      • Tap 'Allow' 
3. When you enter the app after you update location permissions, a list of local phone numbers will appear. 
   • Search bar: You can also enter your desired area code for your TextFree number or any special number(s) you want in your Textfree number
4. Pick a number from the list, and tap 'Choose this Number'
   • Tap 'Confirm' if you are happy with the number you chose
5.  After you have confirmed your number, please enter the following information:
   1. Email you wish to be associated with your account
      • Be sure that you have access to this email in order to verify your account
   2. Password (create a password only you will know)
   3. Gender 
6. Tap 'Sign Up' when you have added the information above

You have now successfully completed the signup process.

Important:

• Important for iPhone users: If your device has iOS 13 or above, enabling microphone permission is required in order to receive incoming phone calls to TextFree
  
  • Article for more information: Why do we need access to your microphone?
• Be sure to save your login credentials for future logins
• Be sure to confirm that you have allowed notifications from the TextFree app so that you won't miss any calls or texts

At this time, you will be able to choose whether you'd like to subscribe to Remove Ads or Reserve Number. If you wish to continue with the free version, simply tap 'Maybe later'

Questions? Submit a request.