Temporary inbox
A temporary inbox is where short-lived mail goes to be read once and then vanish. MailboxTemp gives you a live one that updates in real time as messages arrive — no refreshing, no waiting.
What is temporary inbox?
A temporary inbox is a receiving inbox with an expiry date. It behaves like any inbox while it's alive, then erases itself and its contents when the clock runs out.
A real example
Watching for a verification email to land? A temporary inbox shows it the instant it arrives over a live connection, and flags any one-time code at the top.
How temporary inbox works on MailboxTemp
- Open MailboxTemp — a temporary inbox address is waiting the moment the page loads.
- Copy it and paste it into whatever form is asking for an email.
- Messages arrive live; any one-time code is pulled out and shown at the top.
- When the timer runs out, the inbox and its contents are permanently erased.
Good to know
The inbox is live — leave the tab open and new mail appears on its own, so you're not stuck hitting refresh.
Frequently asked questions
Is temporary inbox really free?
Yes — creating a temporary inbox 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.