{"id":237,"date":"2026-05-20T17:27:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/?p=237"},"modified":"2026-05-24T22:39:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T19:39:22","slug":"how-to-register-on-sina-weibo-in-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/how-to-register-on-sina-weibo-in-english\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sign Up Weibo without a Phone Number in English?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_14 counter-flat counter-decimal\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/how-to-register-on-sina-weibo-in-english\/#how_to_create_a_weibo_account_without_a_phone_number_in_english?\" title=\"How to Create a Weibo Account without a Phone Number in English?\">How to Create a Weibo Account without a Phone Number in English?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/how-to-register-on-sina-weibo-in-english\/#how_to_buy_a_virtual_number_for_international_weibo_sign_up\" title=\"How to Buy a Virtual Number for International Weibo Sign Up\">How to Buy a Virtual Number for International Weibo Sign Up<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/how-to-register-on-sina-weibo-in-english\/#quick_faq_on_weibo_without_phone_number_access\" title=\"Quick FAQ on Weibo without phone number access\">Quick FAQ on Weibo without phone number access<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"626\">Sina Weibo is a Chinese social network that combines features of Twitter and Facebook. After the unrest in China in 2009, the government decided to restrict access to all foreign social media platforms. Since then, residents of the Celestial Empire have been unable to access Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other popular international platforms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"801\">As a response, the local company Sina created its own social network called Weibo, which means \u201cmicroblog\u201d in Chinese. It took them just over a month to launch the platform.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"852\">The main features of this social network include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"878\">messaging other users;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"917\">publishing posts similar to Twitter;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"954\">reposting and commenting on posts;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"990\">sharing and adding media content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1089\">When you start using it, you will notice that many of its features resemble Facebook and X.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short answer:<\/strong> you can register on Weibo from anywhere in the world, in English, without exposing your real number. You\u2019ll need a working browser translator, a stable connection, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">virtual Chinese phone number<\/a> that can receive the SMS verification code. That\u2019s it \u2014 no Chinese ID, no mainland SIM, no special app store.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1089\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-19269\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/weibo_graphic_crop_4-1068x650-1-1024x623.png\" alt=\"weibo\" width=\"843\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/weibo_graphic_crop_4-1068x650-1-1024x623.png 1024w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/weibo_graphic_crop_4-1068x650-1-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/weibo_graphic_crop_4-1068x650-1-768x467.png 768w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/weibo_graphic_crop_4-1068x650-1.png 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1337\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_create_a_weibo_account_without_a_phone_number_in_english?\"><\/span>How to Create a Weibo Account without a Phone Number in English?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1620\">It is important to note that the English version of the website is still not available at weibo.com. However, it is very easy to translate the page into English. Simply right-click anywhere on the homepage and select \u201cTranslate to English\u201d. The website will then appear in English.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1705\"><strong>Here is a step-by-step guide to creating an account on this Chinese social network:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1765\">Click \u201cSign Up\u201d at the top right corner of the website.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1866\">In the \u201cMobile phone\u201d window, select your country and enter your number without the country code.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1932\">Fill in the other required fields: password and date of birth.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1989\">Click \u201cGet code\u201d next to the \u201cActivation code\u201d field.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2053\">Enter the code you receive via SMS and click \u201cRegister now\u201d.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2103\">That\u2019s it \u2014 your personal Weibo page is ready.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2331\">When filling out the Weibo sign up form, you might notice that the service supports a limited number of countries \u2014 around 20 in total. Even if your country appears on the list, successful registration is not always guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2590\">If an error occurs when you input your phone number or your country is not supported, you can create a Weibo account without a personal number by using a virtual number. This method also allows you to create multiple accounts or protect your privacy online.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2590\">If you encounter issues with SMS verification during registration, you can easily <a href=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">buy a virtual number for Weibo<\/a> sign up without using your personal phone number.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2665\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_buy_a_virtual_number_for_international_weibo_sign_up\"><\/span>How to Buy a Virtual Number for International Weibo Sign Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"3006\">Today, buying a virtual number for account registration is quick and affordable. However, the cost can vary between services. One of the most reliable and budget-friendly options is <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2883\" target=\"_blank\">sms-man.com<\/a>. You can purchase a virtual number there at a low price to complete Weibo registration without using your personal number.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3181\">Our platform enables you to register on Weibo from any country. We offer a wide selection of virtual numbers from Chinese mobile operators, ensuring smooth SMS verification.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3181\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-19208\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SMS-Man-provider-of-temp-numbers-1024x526.png\" alt=\"SMS Man provider of temp numbers\" width=\"843\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SMS-Man-provider-of-temp-numbers-1024x526.png 1024w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SMS-Man-provider-of-temp-numbers-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SMS-Man-provider-of-temp-numbers-768x394.png 768w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SMS-Man-provider-of-temp-numbers-1536x788.png 1536w, https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SMS-Man-provider-of-temp-numbers.png 1662w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3181\"><strong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"160\">Step-by-step instructions on how to use our service:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3264\">Join <a href=\"https:\/\/sms-man.com\" target=\"_blank\">sms-man.com<\/a> by creating a quick account.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3374\">Top up your balance in the \u201cTop Up\u201d section using a bank card, cryptocurrency, or other available methods.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3422\">On the homepage, enter \u201cWeibo\u201d in the search bar.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3529\">Choose a country of number from the list and click \u201cBuy SMS\u201d next to it.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"546\">Done, it is added to your \u201cHistory\u201d section.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"683\">Copy and paste the number you have bought into the registration form on Weibo. Remember to select the country of the mobile operator.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"821\">After the system sends an SMS with a code for verification, go back to the personal cabinet at SMS-Man and click on \u201cReceive SMS\u201d.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"878\">Copy and paste the code to complete the registration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"quick_faq_on_weibo_without_phone_number_access\"><\/span>Quick FAQ on Weibo without phone number access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Can I sign up for Weibo with email only?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. Sina removed email-only registration around 2022. SMS is mandatory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will a Google Voice or TextNow number work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Almost never. Sina blocks most US VoIP ranges. Use a virtual number from SMS-MAN service that explicitly lists Weibo as supported.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I need a Chinese number specifically?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not for sign-up, but a +86 number unlocks more features (live streams, certain payment links). For casual use, a Hong Kong or Indonesian number is fine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is this legal?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Registering with a virtual number is allowed under Weibo\u2019s ToS for international users. Buying followers or running spam isn\u2019t \u2014 that part is on you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I recover the account if I lose the number?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Only with the linked email and the original password. Set both before you log out the first time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents: How to Create a Weibo Account without a Phone Number in English?How to Buy a Virtual Number for International Weibo Sign UpQuick&hellip;<\/p>\n<div class='heateorSssClear'><\/div><div  class='heateor_sss_sharing_container heateor_sss_horizontal_sharing' heateor-sss-data-href='https:\/\/sms-man.com\/blog\/how-to-register-on-sina-weibo-in-english\/'><div class='heateor_sss_sharing_title' style=\"font-weight:bold\" ><\/div><ul class=\"heateor_sss_sharing_ul\"><li class=\"heateorSssSharingRound\"><i style=\"width:80px;height:25px;border-radius:5px;\" alt=\"Facebook\" Title=\"Facebook\" class=\"heateorSssSharing heateorSssFacebookBackground\" onclick='heateorSssPopup(\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsms-man.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-register-on-sina-weibo-in-english%2F\")'><ss style=\"display:block;\" class=\"heateorSssSharingSvg heateorSssFacebookSvg\"><\/ss><\/i><\/li><li class=\"heateorSssSharingRound\"><i style=\"width:80px;height:25px;border-radius:5px;\" alt=\"Twitter\" Title=\"Twitter\" class=\"heateorSssSharing heateorSssTwitterBackground\" onclick='heateorSssPopup(\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?via=smsmantweets&text=How%20to%20Sign%20Up%20Weibo%20without%20a%20Phone%20Number%20in%20English%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsms-man.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-register-on-sina-weibo-in-english%2F\")'><ss style=\"display:block;\" class=\"heateorSssSharingSvg heateorSssTwitterSvg\"><\/ss><\/i><\/li><li class=\"heateorSssSharingRound\"><i style=\"width:80px;height:25px;border-radius:5px;\" alt=\"Telegram\" Title=\"Telegram\" class=\"heateorSssSharing heateorSssTelegramBackground\" onclick='heateorSssPopup(\"https:\/\/telegram.me\/share\/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsms-man.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-register-on-sina-weibo-in-english%2F&text=How%20to%20Sign%20Up%20Weibo%20without%20a%20Phone%20Number%20in%20English%3F\")'><ss style=\"display:block;\" class=\"heateorSssSharingSvg heateorSssTelegramSvg\"><\/ss><\/i><\/li><li class=\"heateorSssSharingRound\"><i style=\"width:80px;height:25px;border-radius:5px;\" alt=\"Reddit\" Title=\"Reddit\" class=\"heateorSssSharing heateorSssRedditBackground\" onclick='heateorSssPopup(\"http:\/\/reddit.com\/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsms-man.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-register-on-sina-weibo-in-english%2F&title=How%20to%20Sign%20Up%20Weibo%20without%20a%20Phone%20Number%20in%20English%3F\")'><ss style=\"display:block;\" class=\"heateorSssSharingSvg heateorSssRedditSvg\"><\/ss><\/i><\/li><li class=\"heateorSssSharingRound\"><i style=\"width:80px;height:25px;border-radius:5px;\" alt=\"Pinterest\" Title=\"Pinterest\" class=\"heateorSssSharing heateorSssPinterestBackground\" onclick=\"javascript:void( (function() {var e=document.createElement('script' );e.setAttribute('type','text\/javascript' );e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8' );e.setAttribute('src','\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());\"><ss style=\"display:block;\" class=\"heateorSssSharingSvg heateorSssPinterestSvg\"><\/ss><\/i><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"heateorSssClear\"><\/div><\/div><div class='heateorSssClear'><\/div>","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":19270,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to sign up Weibo without phone number in English?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Instructions on Weibo sign up without phone number. 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