Frequently Asked Questions
- What is temporary / disposable / anonymous mail?
A disposable mailbox is a temporary, completely anonymous email address that requires no registration.
- Why would I need a temporary email address?
For signing up on sites you don't fully trust, for anonymous conversations, forums and giveaways: any situation where you want messages delivered instantly without exposing your identity.
- How is it different from regular mail?
- It requires no registration
- It is completely anonymous: your personal data, the address itself and all emails are erased once you delete the mailbox
- Messages are delivered instantly
- The address is generated automatically, so there is no hunting for a free username;
- The mailbox is protected from spam, hacking and exploits.
- How do I send an email?
Unfortunately, we do not provide this feature.
- How do I extend the lifetime of my temporary mailbox?
There is nothing to extend: your mailbox stays valid until you delete it yourself.
- How long do you store incoming messages?
We store messages for 7 days only. Sorry, we can't keep them indefinitely.
- Can I read the emails I receive?
Yes, they appear right under your mailbox address, showing the sender, the subject and the text of each message. If the email you're waiting for isn't there yet, click "Refresh".
- Do you keep renewing the domains used by this service?
Yes, we always renew our domains, so they won't disappear.
- I forgot my password. Can you reset it?
No. Your password is generated in your browser and stored encrypted, so there is no way for us to reset it.