{"id":286,"date":"2025-07-30T13:30:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T13:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/otpking.net\/blog\/?p=286"},"modified":"2025-07-30T13:30:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T13:30:21","slug":"how-to-create-an-irctc-account-without-using-your-personal-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/otpking.net\/blog\/how-to-create-an-irctc-account-without-using-your-personal-number\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create an IRCTC Account Without Using Your Personal Number"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tired of giving out your personal number for every online registration? Official platforms like IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) ask for your phone number to send OTPs during sign-up &#8211; but what if you are creating another account? You know what, you can create an IRCTC account using a virtual number, and the whole process takes just a few minutes. With the help of a trusted service like OTP King, which provides virtual numbers for <a href=\"https:\/\/otpking.net\/\">online SMS verification<\/a>, you can skip the hassle and sign up without any worries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#why-do-platforms-like-irctc-require-your-mobile-number\">Why do platforms like IRCTC require your mobile number?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-create-an-irctc-account-without-using-your-personal-number\">How to Create an IRCTC Account Without Using Your Personal Number<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-use-otp-king-for-irctc-sign-up\">Why use OTP King for IRCTC sign-up?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#virtual-number-explained\">Virtual Number Explained<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fa-qs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-do-platforms-like-irctc-require-your-mobile-number\">Why do platforms like IRCTC require your mobile number?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s say you are booking a train ticket for the first time, and you can&#8217;t share your mobile number for some reason, then you use a virtual number to complete your work. And IRCTC is an official platform, so there&#8217;s no risk of privacy issues &#8211; it needs your number to share important information about your bookings. Like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Send OTPs during sign-up &amp; login to verify you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notify you of bookings, cancellations, or schedule changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a layer of identity verification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-create-an-irctc-account-without-using-your-personal-number\">How to Create an IRCTC Account Without Using Your Personal Number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how to register on IRCTC using a virtual number:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"visit-irct-cs-official-website\">Visit IRCTC\u2019s official website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to www.irctc.co.in and click on \u201cRegister\u201d in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fill-in-your-personal-details\">Fill in your personal details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add your username, password, preferred language, security question, and personal info like name, date of birth, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mobile-number-time\">Mobile number time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When IRCTC asks for your mobile number, don\u2019t enter your real one. Go to OTP King.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-a-virtual-number-from-otp-king\">Get a virtual number from OTP King<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit OTP King, select a virtual number that <a href=\"https:\/\/otpking.net\/contact-us\">supports<\/a> IRCTC, and copy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"paste-the-number-into-irct-cs-form\">Paste the number into IRCTC\u2019s form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the virtual number in the mobile number field and proceed with registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wait-for-the-otp\">Wait for the OTP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>OTP King will instantly display the OTP IRCTC sends to that virtual number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enter-the-otp-verify\">Enter the OTP &amp; verify<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Paste the OTP into IRCTC\u2019s verification box and complete your sign-up. You are done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-use-otp-king-for-irctc-sign-up\">Why use OTP King for IRCTC sign-up?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be it booking a train ticket for yourself or helping someone else, using a virtual number from OTP King keeps you from sharing your real number. You might find multiple virtual number services out there, but OTP King stands out for a few solid reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No need to download any app (the app is there, but it&#8217;s optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports IRCTC and over 1000 platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast OTP delivery in real-time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affordable &amp; easy to use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe for temporary &amp; one-time verifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/otpking.net\/api\">OTP King API<\/a> for integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ready-made bulk accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"virtual-number-explained\">Virtual Number Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A virtual number works just like a regular mobile number, except it\u2019s not tied to a physical SIM card or mobile phone. Services like OTP King offer these virtual numbers across different countries and platforms like IRCTC. You can use a virtual number for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Receiving verification messages online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completing OTP verifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping your real number hidden from third-party databases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Making an IRCTC account without your personal number isn\u2019t just possible, but, in fact, it\u2019s faster and easier. Thanks to OTP King\u2019s online SMS verification services, you can register in minutes without worrying about privacy risks or spam. <a href=\"https:\/\/otpking.net\/\">Go to OTP King<\/a> now, grab a virtual number, and complete your IRCTC registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"fa-qs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1753879051339\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I sign up on IRCTC without a personal mobile number?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, of course! You can use a virtual number from OTP King to receive the OTP and complete IRCTC registration.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1753879123534\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is using a virtual number safe for IRCTC account creation?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Absolutely! OTP King provides secure and reliable virtual numbers specifically for online SMS verification.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1753879138591\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Will IRCTC block virtual numbers?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, if you use a working number from a trusted provider like OTP King, you won\u2019t face issues during sign-up.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1753879145134\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I use the same virtual number for multiple IRCTC accounts?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, it&#8217;s recommended to use a fresh virtual number from OTP King for each new IRCTC account to avoid OTP issues.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1753879183558\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do I need to keep the virtual number after sign-up?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not necessarily. These numbers are just for one-time verification; OTP King\u2019s temporary numbers work perfectly for that. However, your OTP King dashboard will have all the details regarding your virtual numbers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tired of giving out your personal number for every online registration? Official platforms like IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) ask for your phone number to send OTPs during sign-up &#8211; but what if you are creating another account? 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