Temporary email address
A temporary email address is the specific thing you copy and paste: a real, working address with a short shelf life. MailboxTemp gives you one to copy in a single click.
What is temporary email address?
A temporary email address is an individual disposable address — the string you actually type into a form — that receives mail for a limited time before expiring.
A real example
Any form that asks "what's your email?" can take a temporary email address. You get the confirmation; your real address stays private.
How temporary email address works on MailboxTemp
- Land on the page — your temporary email address inbox is already generated.
- Hit copy, then drop the address wherever it's needed.
- Watch in real time as mail lands; verification codes are highlighted automatically.
- Walk away — expiry wipes everything for you, no cleanup needed.
Good to know
Use the copy button so you paste the address exactly — a mistyped address means the mail never arrives.
Frequently asked questions
Is temporary email address really free?
Yes — creating a temporary email address inbox and receiving mail costs nothing and needs no account. Optional Pro features (longer life, custom address, no ads) are the only paid extras.
How long does it last?
Free inboxes live for one hour and can be extended in 10-minute steps; Pro inboxes last 24 hours. At expiry the address and every message are permanently deleted.
Can I receive verification codes and OTPs?
Yes. MailboxTemp detects one-time codes in incoming mail automatically and surfaces them at the top of the inbox so you can copy them in a tap.