Use a messaging app or service that supports anonymous or masked texting
Get a secondary phone number through a virtual number app or service
Use a prepaid SIM card with a separate phone
Send messages through email-to-SMS gateways if the recipient allows it
Hide your caller ID if the service supports anonymous SMS replies
Use a web-based texting platform that does not reveal your personal number
Avoid linking the account to your real name, email, or contacts
Turn off contact syncing and location permissions
Use a separate device or browser profile for the account
Review the service’s privacy policy and terms before sending messages