What is a disposable email?
A disposable email is an address you use once and throw away. There is nothing to sign up for and no password to set: open the page, generate an address that receives mail, and stop using it after a single signup or verification. Marketing emails and spam from leaked databases all land in the disposable email address and never reach your main inbox.
Disposable email vs. email aliases vs. secondary accounts
- Disposable email: no signup, ready instantly, ideal for short-term, one-time verification.
- Email alias: provided by your email provider and forwarded to your main inbox, good for long-term use when you want to hide your main address.
- Secondary account: requires its own signup and password, suited to a separate long-term identity.
If all you need is to receive one verification code, a throwaway email is the easiest option.
How to pick a good burner email service
- Delivery speed: verification codes expire, so slow delivery means wasted time. We use real-time push, so emails show up the moment they arrive.
- Enough domains: common temp mail domains get blocked, so being able to switch domains or use random subdomains makes a big difference.
- Code detection: codes are extracted automatically, so you do not have to hunt for digits in a long email.
- Safe display: unknown emails may contain malicious scripts and should be shown in a sandbox.
Things to keep in mind
- Do not use a disposable email for banking, payments, work, identity verification or other important accounts.
- Emails are kept for 30 days, so save anything important in time.
- Disposable email is receive-only; you cannot send mail from it.
FAQ
How many disposable email addresses can I create?
As many as you like. Each time you can choose a custom name or generate a random new address.
Can other people read my disposable emails?
Reading an inbox requires its credentials, which are stored only in the browser that created it or in your account. Still, please do not use a disposable email for sensitive information.
Can a disposable email receive attachments?
Yes. Attachments can be downloaded directly and inline images display normally.
Is disposable email the same as temporary email?
Yes. Both usually refer to the same kind of service: an inbox that needs no signup, works instantly and is used to receive mail for a short time.