FAQ

Questions people ask before signing up.

If yours is not here, email support@ziptie.in and we will answer it — and probably add it.

The number

Is it a real mobile number?: Yes. Ziptie numbers are ordinary +91 mobile numbers, not internet (VoIP) lines. Apps that refuse virtual numbers accept them.
Will banks and UPI apps send OTPs to it?: In our testing, yes — because it is a regular mobile number. We still recommend keeping your bank on your real number; Ziptie is for everything else.
Can I choose the number?: Not yet. You are issued a number from our pool. Being able to pick a memorable one is on the list.
Does it work outside India?: The number is Indian. You can receive on it from anywhere with an internet connection, since everything arrives in the app.

How fast do OTPs arrive?: Typically within about four seconds. The code is pulled out of the message and shown at the top of the app with a copy button.
How do calls work?: Calls to your Ziptie number ring inside the app over the internet. Your SIM is never part of the connection, so your real number is never exposed.
Can I make calls or send texts from it?: No, by design. Ziptie is receive-only. That is what keeps the numbers clean and accepted, and means you can never accidentally call someone from it.
What does the block switch do?: It stops every incoming call. Messages and OTPs keep arriving. You can then allow specific services back in, one by one.
What is forwarding?: Per-service forwarding sends that one company's calls to your real phone. Only that company learns your real number, and only while you leave it on.

What happens when I replace it?: A new number is issued straight away and the old one stops working. Your message history stays in the app, and Ziptie shows you the list of places to update.
Can I get the old number back?: No. Once burned, a number is retired. Keep that in mind before replacing.
How do I know who leaked it?: The 'Where you have used it' screen lists every service that has contacted you and when. When unknown callers start, you can usually see which signup they followed.

How do I get in?: Fill in the interest form on the home page. We invite people in small batches and email you if you are picked.
What does it cost during the beta?: Nothing. Your first number is free in exchange for a couple of short feedback check-ins.
What will it cost after?: ₹199 per number, one-time. No subscription.
Where is Ziptie available?: India only, for now.

Private beta · India

We are letting a small group of people in India test Ziptie before launch. Tell us how you would use it and we will email you if you are picked.