phone - use a phone texting site (hosts phone numbers and allows you to receive a text message on the web page). If Steemit sends text for confirmation link or pin number, it will show up on a shared page, others will only see your confirmation, nothing else about you..
This is my first time of reading such sites. I just learnt from you. How beneficial to visit your blog today. Thank you. I have see some friends wait over days to get their account approved. Now I know why.