Copy the current address
The address and countdown are together in one place. Copy it and use it on the current site. Each new address is available for 3 hours by default, making it suitable for several confirmation emails during one task.
An instant temporary inbox for short-term messages; switch to a managed forwarding alias when you need ongoing communication.
Refreshes automatically every 15 seconds
Your address is ready when the page opens. Copy and paste it, then keep this page open while you wait for messages—no password or real email required.
The address and countdown are together in one place. Copy it and use it on the current site. Each new address is available for 3 hours by default, making it suitable for several confirmation emails during one task.
New messages appear in the list above. The sender, subject, and preview help you identify an email before opening it to view a code, confirmation link, or notification details.
There’s no account to close after a short-term task. Once the address expires, it stops receiving mail, and your real email won’t be added to the sender’s future marketing list.
Website registrations, whitepaper downloads, and trials of unfamiliar services often require just one email confirmation. A disposable email keeps these short-term contacts separate from your personal or work inbox, reducing unwanted ads and data-leak exposure.
Temporary email works best for tasks you complete right away, not conversations lasting weeks. A forwarding alias sends incoming mail to your usual inbox without revealing your real address to senders. You can pause or delete one alias without affecting other contacts.
Start by considering how long the contact will last, then whether you need replies, account recovery, or an archive. Don’t use a temporary address for an account you may need to recover later.
| Decision factor | Temporary email | Forwarding alias |
|---|---|---|
| Typical duration | A few minutes to 3 hours | Days to ongoing use |
| Best for | Verification codes, one-time downloads, short trials | Subscriptions, communities, orders, and ongoing communication |
| Is your real email shown? | No need to provide it | Isolated by the alias |
| What happens next | Wait for expiry or switch addresses | Pause, resume, delete, and view the archive |
| Not recommended for | Financial, medical, primary accounts, and recovery email | Fully anonymous use or one-off tasks with no ongoing need |
Understanding time limits is safer than chasing “permanent” access. The temporary inbox lasts 3 hours by default; long-term needs belong in the account-protected forwarding mode, not on an address that is about to expire.
Messages usually arrive within seconds, but the sender’s queue, rate limits, or temporary-domain policies can affect delivery. Repeatedly requesting a code is not always faster and may trigger the sender’s cooldown.
These answers cover address validity, verification-code delivery, privacy limits, and appropriate use cases, helping you choose clearly between a temporary inbox and a long-term email.
New addresses are valid for 3 hours by default, and the countdown shows the time remaining. It’s suitable for completing registration and confirmation in one session, but should not be the only recovery address for a long-term account.
First check the address and its validity period, then allow time for the sender’s queue to process the message. Some platforms actively reject temporary domains as a policy choice; use a stable email instead of repeatedly changing addresses to bypass the rule.
It can reduce exposure of your real email to registration sites, but it is not an internet-anonymity tool. Websites, network providers, and mail systems may still process necessary technical information. Do not use it for illegal or abusive activity.
The temporary inbox is designed mainly for short-term notifications, not full two-way communication. For ongoing conversations, use a usual email account you control or another suitable long-term service.
While the address is still valid, your browser may be able to restore it. Clearing browser storage, changing devices, or letting the address expire may make recovery impossible, so save anything needed for your current task promptly.
Not recommended. Financial, medical, government, primary social accounts, and password recovery require a long-term email you control. Use temporary email only for low-risk, short-term tasks you can abandon.
No registration or password setup required. Copy the address, then return to the inbox and wait for your email.