For a few minutes—or days, depending on the service—that number is theirs to use. They type it into a registration form, wait for the SMS, and refresh the MyTempSMS page to see the code.
"Within three hours, I got spam about loan apps ( pinjol )," Dimas told us. "I didn't even sign up for them. They just bought the database." mytempsms indonesia
As OTP (One-Time Password) codes flood local SIM cards for everything from Gojek deliveries to Mobile Legends tournaments, a growing number of Indonesian netizens are asking a radical question: Why do I have to give my real phone number to a website I will only use once? For a few minutes—or days, depending on the
"I use it for forums and games, but never for my rekening (bank account)," Dimas admits. "You have to know the limits." MyTempSMS occupies a legal gray area. While not illegal in Indonesia, it serves as a workaround for the country's strict Peraturan Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika (Regulation of the Minister of Communication and Informatics) regarding SIM card registration. "I didn't even sign up for them
The answer, for thousands, is . The "Ojek" Problem To understand the appeal, look at the daily life of Dimas, a 22-year-university student in Depok. Last month, he wanted to download a research paper from a forum. The website asked for his number to "verify his account."
For now, it remains a favorite tool of the savvy user. It is a small, digital wall built to keep the noise out and the privacy in.
