Line Information
Complete guide to Line PVA accounts β verification requirements, availability, and important considerations.
π± Platform Overview
Line is Japan's dominant messaging platform, with a market penetration of over 90% among Japanese smartphone users. Originally developed as a communication app for employees during the 2011 TΕhoku earthquake, it has evolved into a comprehensive ecosystem including messaging, social media, payments, and entertainment. Line is essential for anyone looking to communicate with Japanese clients, friends, or business partners.
Key Metrics
- Developer: LY Corporation (formerly Naver Corporation)
- Monthly Active Users: Over 200 million globally
- Market Share in Japan: 96% of smartphone users
- Platform Type: Messaging, Social, Payment, Entertainment
- Primary Markets: Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia
Core Features
- Free messaging (text, images, video, voice)
- Voice and video calls
- Line Timeline (social media feed)
- Line Pay (integrated payment system)
- Line Official Accounts (business accounts)
- Sticker Shop (iconic Line stickers)
- PC/Mac companion app
π Phone Verification Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Phone Verification | β Mandatory for all new accounts |
| SMS Authentication | Required during registration and for account recovery |
| Real SIM Card | Physical SIM recommended over virtual numbers |
| International Numbers | Non-Japanese numbers can be used, but must support international SMS |
| Account Recovery | Phone number or email can be used for recovery (email option available) |
| Email Registration | Optional but recommended for additional security |
Why Phone Verification is Important
Line uses phone verification for several critical reasons:
- Identity Verification - Prevents fake accounts and spam
- Account Recovery - Phone number serves as a primary recovery method
- Security - Helps protect user accounts from unauthorized access
- Anti-Fraud Measures - Helps prevent mass account creation and bot activity
β οΈ Important Considerations for PVA Accounts
Number Validity
If you change your phone number, you should update it in Line while you still have access to the old number. Line offers email-based recovery options, which provides some flexibility compared to other platforms.
SMS Receiving Issues
Some international numbers may have trouble receiving SMS from Line. Data-only SIMs, eSIMs, and certain VoIP numbers may not work. Japanese numbers have the highest success rate.
Email Backup
Line allows you to register an email address for account recovery. This is highly recommended as it provides an additional recovery method if you lose access to your phone number.
Sticker Purchase Restrictions
Some paid stickers and features may be restricted based on the region of your registered phone number. Japanese numbers have access to the full sticker store.
Temporary/Virtual Numbers - HIGH RISK
Account Stability: Virtual numbers often get recycled; if someone else gets your number later, they could request access to your account.
Verification Failures: Line may detect and block virtual/rented numbers, especially for Japanese accounts.
Recovery Issues: Without email backup, recovering an account with a virtual number can be impossible if the number is no longer accessible.
β Verdict: For reliable, long-term accounts, real SIM cards with permanent numbers and email backup are strongly recommended over temporary or virtual numbers.
π International Availability
| Region | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | β Full | Primary market - full features, sticker store, Line Pay |
| Taiwan | β Full | Second largest market with full feature support |
| Thailand | β Full | Major market with strong user base |
| Indonesia | β Full | Growing market with good support |
| USA | β Available | Works with US numbers, some features limited |
| UK/Europe | β Available | Works with EU numbers, basic messaging features |
| China | β οΈ Limited | Requires VPN and non-Chinese App Store account |
π PVA Account Market Potential
Demand
High
Essential for Japanese, Taiwanese, Thai business/marketing
Verification Difficulty
Moderate
Requires real SIM, SMS reception, email backup option helps
Account Stability
High
Once verified, accounts are stable if number maintained or email backup configured
Recovery Complexity
Moderate
Email recovery option available, easier than platforms without email backup
Bulk Creation Potential
Low
Phone verification creates friction, but email option helps
πΌ Line Official Accounts for Business
Line Official Accounts are business accounts that allow companies to communicate with customers, send broadcasts, and create rich messaging experiences. They are essential for any business targeting Japanese, Taiwanese, or Thai markets.
Official Account Benefits
- Verified business status with green badge
- Broadcast messaging to followers
- Rich menus and auto-reply features
- Analytics and engagement tracking
- Integration with Line Pay
Requirements
- Business verification documents
- Phone-verified Line account
- Payment for premium plans
- Japanese address for Japan market
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We can source Line PVA accounts with real SIM verification for stable, long-term use in Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and other markets.
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