What is temp mail?
Temp mail (also called disposable email, throwaway email or 10 minute mail) is a free email address that works for a short time and then deletes itself. Use it whenever a website asks for an email you do not want to share: sign-up forms, free trials, downloads, Wi-Fi portals or newsletters. Your real inbox stays private and free of spam.
MailOTP Temp Mail gives you an address the moment the page opens. There is nothing to install and no account to create. Emails appear in the inbox above in real time, without reloading the page.
How to use a temporary email address
- Copy the address. A random address is ready at the top of the page. Click the copy button, or use Change to pick your own name.
- Paste it anywhere. Use it on the website or app that asks for your email.
- Read your email. Messages show up instantly. Verification codes are detected automatically, click a code to copy it.
Why use MailOTP Temp Mail
Real-time inbox
New emails are pushed to your browser the second they arrive. No refresh button mashing.
Automatic code detection
OTPs and verification codes are pulled out of the email and shown next to the subject.
Custom address
Choose the name before the @, or let us generate a random one.
Extend up to 24 hours
Addresses last 30 minutes by default. Extend in 30-minute steps when you need more time.
Attachments and HTML
Read full HTML emails with remote images blocked by default, and download attachments.
Private by design
No sign-up, no tracking of your inbox. Everything is deleted when the address expires.
Common uses
- Sign up for forums, communities and apps without exposing your personal email
- Receive one-time codes and confirm an account quickly
- Try a free trial or download a resource behind an email form
- Test sign-up flows and transactional emails while developing an app
- Keep newsletters and promotional email out of your main inbox
Frequently asked questions
What is temp mail?
Temp mail is a free, temporary email address you can use instead of your real one. It receives emails like a normal inbox and deletes itself automatically after it expires, so your personal address stays private and free of spam.
How long does a temporary email address last?
A new address lasts 30 minutes. Click +30 min to extend it, up to 24 hours from now. When it expires, the address and all of its emails are deleted permanently.
Can I send emails from a temp mail address?
No. MailOTP Temp Mail is receive-only. This keeps the service from being used for spam and keeps the addresses clean.
Can I receive verification codes and OTPs?
Yes. Emails arrive in real time and one-time codes are detected automatically, so you can copy the code with one click.
Can I choose my own email name?
Yes. Click Change, type the name you want and create the address. If the name is already in use, pick another one.
Is temp mail free?
Yes, it is completely free and needs no registration.
Should I use temp mail for important accounts?
No. The inbox disappears when it expires, so you cannot recover passwords or receive future emails. Use your real address for banking, work and any account you want to keep.