Temp Mail FAQ: Your 10 Minute Mail Questions Answered
Welcome to the 10 Minute Mail help center. This page answers the questions people ask most about our free, disposable inbox: how the timer works, whether it is safe, and how to grab a code fast. Want the full tour of what the service can do first? Start with the features overview. Otherwise, pick a question below and get a straight answer.
Looking for something more specific? We cover the same inbox under a few different names, since people search for it different ways: throwaway email, burner email, disposable email, and random email all point back to the same idea. Just need a placeholder to satisfy a required field? Try dummy email.
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The basics
New to disposable email? Start here. These answers cover what it is, how long it lasts, and what it costs.
What a temp mail address actually is
What is temp mail?
Temp mail is a free email address that works for a short time and then deletes itself. You do not link it to your name or your real inbox. People also call it disposable or temporary email. You use it once, catch your message, and let it vanish.
How does the 10 minute timer work?
When you open the page, a fresh address and a countdown start together. For ten minutes you can catch any mail sent to that address. When the clock hits zero, the address closes on its own through automatic expiration. If you need more room, pick a longer window such as 30 minute mail.
Is 10 Minute Mail free?
Yes. Every address is free, with no cost and no hidden plan. We never ask for a card. It is free disposable email that you can use as often as you want.
Do I need to sign up or create an account?
No. There is no sign-up, no password, and no profile to fill in. Your address is ready the second the page loads. Skipping accounts is part of what keeps the service private.
Can I get a new email address?
Yes, any time. Click the change button or reload the page and a fresh random address appears at once. There is no limit and no wait. The email generator makes a brand-new inbox for you on demand.
Privacy and safety
The whole point of a throwaway inbox is to keep your real one out of it. Here is how that plays out.
Where the line sits between safe and risky use
Is temp mail safe to use?
It is safe for everyday sign-ups, codes, and downloads. Because the address dies fast, a later data leak has nothing of yours to spill. Do not use it for a bank, a work login, or anything you must recover later. For those, follow our security tips.
Is temp mail anonymous, or can it be traced to me?
The address holds no name, no phone number, and no account, and we never ask who you are. That makes it a strong anonymous email for keeping your identity off a form. As with any tool, do not paste private details into a message.
Is using a disposable email legal?
Yes. Making a throwaway address to dodge spam or guard your privacy is legal in most places. Just do not use any inbox to break a site's rules or the law.
Do you keep or read my emails?
No. Messages show only while the timer runs, then they are wiped for good. We do not sell them or share them. You can read exactly how we handle data in our privacy policy.
Does temp mail stop spam?
It stops spam at the door. When a shop or app only sees a throwaway address, the junk lands there and disappears with the timer, so your real inbox stays clean. See more ways to cut junk on our spam protection page.
Using your inbox
Ready to actually use it? These answers cover files, replies, codes, and what to do when a site pushes back.
Getting a code, a file, or past a blocked sign-up
Can I receive attachments and files?
Yes. Photos, PDFs, and other files sent to your address show up in the message, just like a normal inbox. Open the email and grab the file before the timer runs out.
Can I reply to emails or send my own?
This service is built to receive, not send. You cannot write new mail or reply from it. If a task needs a real back-and-forth, use your normal account. For quick one-way jobs, temp mail is the faster pick.
How do I get a verification code with temp mail?
Copy the address at the top of the page.
Paste it into the sign-up form and submit - The code usually lands within seconds.
Open the message, copy the code, and type it back into the site.
A few sites reject known throwaway domains because they want one account per real person. If yours is blocked, load a new address and try again, or use a fake email for the sign-up. Some services simply need a permanent address, and that is fine.
What happens when the timer ends?
The address shuts off and every message tied to it is deleted for good. Nothing is stored and nothing can be recovered, so save any code or file first. Read how the self-destruct works in our post on how a self-destructing email works.
Can I use it to test my app or forms?
Yes, it is great for that. Point your sign-up flow or app at a disposable address and check what actually lands in the inbox. A test email lets you inspect welcome mail and codes without touching a real user.
Still have a question?
If your question is not here, the fastest way to learn is to try it. Copy the address at the top of any page, run your task, and watch the inbox clean up after itself. When you want a shorter or longer window, the timers on the home page have you covered. Still stuck? Reach us through the contact page.