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ShawnSMS is now Nexar
Same trusted team. Same reliable service. A bigger platform built for everything you need online — from virtual numbers and eSIMs to gift cards, bill payments, and crypto-to-naira conversions. Welcome to nexarhq.com.
- Old website
- shawnsms.com
- New website
- nexarhq.com
- Trusted by
- 150,000+ users
The story behind the rebrand
Why ShawnSMS became Nexar
When we first launched as ShawnSMS, our promise was simple: give people a fast, dependable way to receive SMS verifications and OTPs from anywhere in the world. Our virtual numbers said exactly what we did — and for a long time, that was enough.
Then our community started asking for more. They wanted eSIMs to stay connected while travelling. They wanted to trade gift cards without getting ripped off. They wanted a faster way to pay bills, grow their social media, and turn crypto into naira without juggling five different platforms. So we built it — one feature at a time, guided by what our users actually needed.
Today, tens of thousands of people rely on us as their go-to platform for online services. We are no longer just an SMS company. The name ShawnSMS told you about our past; Nexar tells you about our future — a connected, all-in-one digital platform built for the way you actually live online. The rebrand is our way of making sure our name finally matches what we have grown into.
What you can do on Nexar today
A whole platform — not just SMS verifications
The virtual numbers you loved are still here — and now they sit alongside everything else you need to live and transact online, in one secure account.
- Where we started
Virtual Numbers
Reusable virtual phone numbers from 99+ countries for instant OTP and account verification — the same service you've always trusted us for.
Explore - Travel
eSIMs
Affordable data eSIMs for global connectivity. Scan a QR code and get online in minutes wherever you travel.
Explore - Trade
Gift Cards
Buy and sell gift cards from top global brands. Instant rates, instant payouts.
Explore - Everyday
Pay Bills
Airtime top-ups, data bundles, electricity, cable, and everyday utilities — all from one secure dashboard.
Explore - Finance
Crypto to Naira
Convert crypto to naira at transparent, real-time rates and cash out in seconds.
Explore - Growth
Social Media Boosts
Grow followers, engagement, and reach across Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, and more with reliable, organic-friendly tools.
Explore
Domain Move
We moved from shawnsms.com to nexarhq.com
Our official home on the web is now nexarhq.com. Every page on shawnsms.com now redirects to the matching page on nexarhq.com, so any link you have saved will still bring you to the right place — just on the new domain.
We recommend updating your bookmarks for the smoothest experience.
Existing customers — nothing to do
- Your existing account, login email, and password still work — no need to sign up again.
- Your wallet balance, order history, and saved numbers all moved with you to Nexar.
- Your saved payment methods and verification records remain secure.
- Anything bookmarked on shawnsms.com will automatically redirect you to the right page on nexarhq.com.
How to find us
Use Nexar on the web or your phone
Whichever way you prefer, your account, balance, and history are kept in perfect sync.
Android
Get push notifications for OTPs, instant deposit alerts, and a faster checkout. Download free on the Google Play Store.
Get it on Play StoreiOS
Run Nexar on iPhone or iPad with the same smooth experience. Download free on the Apple App Store.
Download on App StoreNeed help moving over? Email support@nexarhq.com — our team is available 24/7.
Rebrand questions, answered
Everything you might be wondering
We started life as ShawnSMS because SMS verifications and virtual numbers were our whole product. Over the years, our community grew to tens of thousands of users who use us for so much more — eSIMs, gift cards, bill payments, social media growth, and crypto-to-naira conversions. The name “ShawnSMS” no longer captured the breadth of what we do, so we rebranded to Nexar: a name that reflects the connected, all-in-one digital platform we’ve become.
New name. Same promise.
Welcome to Nexar
Pick up right where you left off on ShawnSMS — your account, wallet, and history are waiting on the other side.