What is a temporary email address?
A temporary email address is a disposable inbox you use for a short time. It receives messages, but it does not belong to you long term. People also call it a throwaway email, a disposable email, or a 10 minute mail.
You use a temp mail address instead of your real one. This keeps your main inbox free of spam and clutter. CreateTempMail gives you a random address in one click.
How does temp mail work?
CreateTempMail generates a random email address on our domain. The address works right away, with no setup and no password. When a website sends a message to that address, our server receives it first.
The inbox on this page then shows the message instantly. When you delete the address, the server deletes its messages permanently. Nothing about that address remains after deletion.
How to use CreateTempMail
Follow these five steps to receive mail with a temporary email address.
- 1Open CreateTempMail.com in your browser.
- 2Copy the temporary address shown on the page.
- 3Paste the address into the sign-up form that asks for an email.
- 4Wait for the message to arrive in the inbox on this page.
- 5Delete the address when you finish, to erase the messages.
When to use a temporary email address
A temporary email address, or throwaway email, helps in many everyday situations. Here are common cases where temp mail is useful.
- Sign up for a free trial without giving your real email.
- Download a file or ebook that requires an email address first.
- Test how your app or website sends verification emails.
- Post on a classifieds or marketplace site without exposing your real address.
- Join a forum, contest, or newsletter you want to try once.
- Create a second account for a game or an app.
- Receive a one-time OTP or verification code quickly.
When not to use a temporary email address
Temp mail addresses are short-lived by design. Once you delete the address, you lose access to it forever. You cannot reset a password or recover an account without that inbox. Important accounts need a permanent, recoverable email address instead.
- A bank account or any financial service.
- A government service or official document.
- A work or school account.
- Any account you need to recover later.
- Any service tied to money, like payments or subscriptions.
Temp mail vs email aliases
An email alias forwards messages to your real inbox. It looks different from your main address, but it works long term, like your main email.
A temp mail address is not connected to any real inbox. It exists on its own for a short time, then it disappears. Use an alias for services you keep. Use temp mail for one-time signups, tests, or anything you want to keep separate.
Is temp mail safe and legal?
Using a temporary email address is legal in most places. Millions of people use temp mail every day for ordinary tasks like signups and testing.
Safety depends on how you use it. Do not send passwords, ID documents, or financial details to a temp mail address. Anyone who finds the address could read the messages inside it.
Is CreateTempMail free?
Yes, CreateTempMail is free to use. It needs no account and no sign-up. You can generate unlimited addresses at any time, at no cost.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send email from a temp address?
No. CreateTempMail is receive-only. It cannot send messages, only receive them from other senders.
How long does the address last?
The address stays active while you keep the page open. You can generate a new one at any time.
Can I recover deleted messages?
No. Deleting an address deletes its messages permanently. There is no way to recover them afterward.
Do websites block temp mail?
Some websites block known temp mail domains. Generating a new address sometimes helps, but some sites still block it.
Does it receive OTP and verification codes?
Yes. CreateTempMail receives one-time passwords and verification codes, the same way a normal inbox does.
How many addresses can I create?
You can create unlimited addresses. There is no limit and no account needed.
What is the difference from a normal email address?
A normal address is permanent and tied to your identity. A temp address is random and short-lived.
Is temp mail anonymous?
Creating an address needs no name or personal details. However, the content of your messages is not automatically anonymous.