Frequently Asked Questions

Mail-Temp is a temporary email service that provides you with instant, disposable email addresses. When you visit our website, you automatically receive a randomly generated email address that can receive emails immediately.

Here's how it works:

• Visit mail-temp.org—an email address is instantly generated
• Copy your temporary address and use it wherever you need
• Incoming emails appear in real-time in your inbox
• All emails are automatically deleted after 24 hours

No registration, no password, no personal information required.

No, Mail-Temp is completely registration-free. Simply visit our website, and a temporary email address is instantly generated for you. We don't collect any personal information, and you can start using the service immediately.

Yes, Mail-Temp is completely free to use. There are no premium tiers, no hidden costs, and no paywalls. Our service is supported by advertising, allowing us to keep it accessible to everyone.

Email addresses are randomly generated for security and availability reasons. However, you have two customization options:

• Address Style: Choose between "Random" (alphanumeric like abc123xyz) or "Memorable" (word-based like sunny.mountain42)
• Domain: Select from multiple available domains

You can generate new addresses as many times as you like until you find one you prefer.

All emails are automatically and permanently deleted after 24 hours. This is a core feature of our service designed to protect your privacy. Once deleted, emails cannot be recovered.

If you need to keep an email, make sure to copy the important information before the 24-hour period expires.

No, Mail-Temp is a receive-only service. Temporary email addresses can only receive emails, not send them. This is by design to prevent the service from being used for spam or abuse.

If you need to send emails, please use your regular email provider.

There are several reasons you might not receive an email:

• Domain blocking: Some websites and services block known temporary email domains. Try using a different domain from our available options.
• Typo in address: Double-check that you copied the exact email address without any errors.
• Delivery delay: Some email servers are slow. Wait a few minutes and refresh your inbox.
• Email expired: If more than 24 hours have passed, the email was automatically deleted.
• Sender issues: The sender's email server may have rejected the message or marked it as undeliverable.

Our inbox auto-refreshes every 5 seconds, but you can also manually refresh by clicking the refresh button.

Each temporary inbox can hold up to 50 emails. Individual emails are limited to 1MB in size. If you need more capacity, you can generate a new email address.

Yes! We provide a QR code feature that makes it easy to access the same inbox from another device. Simply scan the QR code with your phone or tablet to open the same inbox. You can also manually enter the email address on any device.

Temporary inboxes are not password-protected. This means anyone who knows the exact email address could potentially view the inbox. For this reason:

• Don't use temporary email for sensitive or confidential communications
• Don't share your temporary address publicly
• Use the service only for its intended purpose (signups, verifications, etc.)

Our randomly generated addresses make it extremely unlikely someone would guess your inbox, but they are not cryptographically secure.

Emails are stored temporarily (up to 24 hours) to provide the service. We do not read, analyze, or share the content of your emails. All email data is automatically and permanently deleted after 24 hours.

For full details on how we handle data, please read our Privacy Policy.

Yes, all connections to Mail-Temp use HTTPS encryption. This means your communication with our website is encrypted and protected from eavesdropping. However, remember that incoming emails traverse the internet using standard SMTP protocols, which are not always encrypted.

No, absolutely not. Do not use temporary email for:

• Banking and financial services
• Social media accounts you want to keep
• Healthcare and medical accounts
• Government services
• Any account requiring password recovery
• Online shopping accounts with saved payment methods

Temporary email is designed for one-time signups and verifications, not for accounts you need long-term access to.

Some websites maintain blocklists of known temporary email domains. This is their choice to make. Here are your options:

• Try a different domain: We offer multiple email domains. Try generating a new address with a different domain.
• Use your regular email: Consider whether the service genuinely requires a permanent email address.
• Create a secondary email: For recurring use, consider creating a secondary email with a standard provider.

We continuously add new domains, so check back if your preferred domain is blocked.

If your inbox isn't working properly, try these steps:

• Refresh the page (Ctrl+R or Cmd+R)
• Clear your browser cache and cookies
• Try a different browser
• Check your internet connection
• Disable browser extensions that might interfere

If the problem persists, it may be a temporary server issue. Please try again in a few minutes or contact us for assistance.

You can delete your inbox at any time using the delete option on our website. Click the trash/delete icon next to your email address. This will immediately and permanently delete all emails in that inbox.

Even if you don't manually delete, all inboxes and emails are automatically deleted after 24 hours.

By using Mail-Temp, you agree to use the service for legitimate privacy protection purposes only. Prohibited activities include fraud, harassment, illegal activities, spam, and violating other services' terms.

For complete details, please read our Terms of Service.

If you believe our service is being used for abuse, harassment, illegal purposes, or you're receiving unwanted emails at your temporary address, please contact us at legal@mail-temp.org.

Please include:

• The email address involved
• A description of the issue
• Any relevant evidence or details

We take abuse reports seriously and will investigate promptly.

Yes, we comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR (for European users) and CCPA (for California residents). We:

• Collect minimal data necessary to provide the service
• Automatically delete email data after 24 hours
• Provide a consent mechanism for analytics and advertising cookies
• Honor user rights to access, deletion, and data portability

For full details, please read our Privacy Policy.