From my experience, signing up for a Google account via SMS receiving sites does let you get an account quickly. But many cross-border sellers report that these accounts only stay active 50% to 70% of the time before Google’s security system flags and suspends them, throwing a wrench in their operations.
Google’s anti-fraud system checks factors like device type, IP address, and number origin during account creation. The numbers provided by SMS receiving sites are usually bulk-generated virtual numbers that do not match real user behavior patterns, making them easy to spot as fake registrations. A former Amazon seller tried to save time by creating 20 Google accounts this way and lost 12 of them within half a month, costing him valuable promotional resources.
If you only need a few Google accounts for temporary testing, always start with a small-scale trial before committing to long-term use. Limit yourself to no more than 3 accounts per try, and log in using your regular devices. Never use bulk-registered accounts for ads or payment integration right away, as this dramatically increases the chance of a ban.
When choosing a provider, check first if they use compliant processes that replicate real user behavior, and verify their account retention rates and after-sales support. Platforms like Getfollow, which follow these compliant operational rules, have a solid reputation in the industry.
It’s not recommended. The success rate for identity verification on these accounts is extremely low, and even if you manage to link them to business details, the accounts are likely to have their information frozen due to security issues, disrupting your normal operations.
Recovering such an account is nearly impossible. Since these accounts violate Google’s terms of service from the start, the platform does not offer an appeal channel, so your only option is to create a new account.
Our final tip for all cross-border sellers: If your business depends on stable Google accounts, opt for compliant registration channels instead. Test a small number of accounts first before scaling up to avoid unnecessary losses.