Question 1

What is a temporary email address?

Accepted Answer

A temporary email address is a real, working inbox that receives emails like any normal address. It does not require an account or registration. The inbox automatically deletes itself after one hour.

Question 2

Is TempEmail free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TempEmail is completely free. There are no plans, no usage limits, and no credit card required.

Question 3

How long does a temporary email inbox last?

Accepted Answer

The inbox stays active for one hour from when it was created. After that, the address and all emails in it are permanently deleted. You can bookmark the page URL to return to the same inbox within that window.

Question 4

Can I choose my own temporary email address?

Accepted Answer

Not at the moment. Addresses are randomly generated each time you visit. Custom addresses are planned for a future update.

Question 5

Can I send emails from a temporary email address?

Accepted Answer

No. TempEmail is a receive-only inbox. You can read emails sent to your temporary address but you cannot send emails from it.

Question 6

What are legitimate uses for a temporary email address?

Accepted Answer

Common legitimate uses include testing your own application's email flows, signing up as a new user to test your product's onboarding experience, protecting your inbox while researching vendors or services, short-term project registrations, and maintaining privacy on public or shared computers.

Question 7

Why didn't I receive the email I was expecting?

Accepted Answer

Some services actively block disposable or temporary email domains. If you did not receive an expected email, the sender may have rejected the address. This is the sender's decision and cannot be overridden.

Question 8

Is my temporary email inbox private?

Accepted Answer

The inbox has no password, but the address is randomly generated and long enough that it cannot realistically be guessed. Do not use it for anything sensitive like banking or private communications.

Question 9

Can I use TempEmail on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TempEmail works on any device with a browser, including mobile phones and tablets. Copy the address and emails will appear in real time just like on desktop.

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