Temporary Email Use Guides
Practical, step-by-step guides. Each one is a complete article for a single task: creating an address, signing up on a website, receiving a verification code, or fixing a message that does not arrive. Open a guide and follow it; the links inside the text lead you to the next one.
- 20 minutes
- default inbox lifetime
- +10 minutes
- per extension, capped at 60
- 2 MB
- default maximum message size
- No sign-up
- an address is ready on arrival
Getting started
Create your temporary address, copy it and receive your first message. · 3 guides
How to Create a Temporary Email Address
Create a free temporary email address on FreeTemp in a few seconds: no sign-up, no password. Step-by-step guide with what to do next.
Read guide →2 min readHow to Copy Your Temporary Email Address and Paste It into a Form
Copy your FreeTemp address with one tap and paste it into any sign-up form without typos, so the verification email actually reaches you.
Read guide →2 min readHow to Receive Emails in Your Temporary Inbox
See how messages arrive in your FreeTemp inbox, how to open them safely, and how to extend or delete the inbox when you are done.
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Website sign-ups
Register on a site or try a service without using your personal email. · 2 guides
How to Sign Up for a Website with a Temporary Email
Register on a website or try a service using a FreeTemp address instead of your personal email. Clear steps, plus what to do if the site refuses it.
Read guide →2 min readHow to Use a Temporary Email for One-Time Sign-Ups and Free Trials
Learn when a temporary email is the right tool for a one-time sign-up or free trial, how to use it, and when you should use your real address instead.
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Email verification
Find the verification email, copy the code and finish verifying. · 3 guides
How to Find a Verification Email in a Temporary Inbox
Know which message is the verification email, how long to wait for it, and what to open first when several messages arrive in your FreeTemp inbox.
Read guide →2 min readHow to Receive a Verification Code with a Temporary Email
Get a one-time verification code in your FreeTemp inbox, copy it with one tap and enter it before it expires. Includes fixes when the code does not appear.
Read guide →2 min readHow to Open a Confirmation Link and Complete Email Verification
Open the confirmation link from your FreeTemp inbox safely, finish verifying your account, and know what to do if the link says it has expired.
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Mobile use
Use FreeTemp on Android and iPhone, step by step. · 2 guides
How to Use a Temporary Email on Android
Use FreeTemp on an Android phone: copy the address, switch between apps without losing your inbox, and receive the verification code in your browser.
Read guide →2 min readHow to Use a Temporary Email on iPhone
Use FreeTemp on an iPhone in Safari: copy the address, paste it in a sign-up form, switch tabs and read the verification email.
Read guide →1 min read
Troubleshooting
Message not arriving? Site rejects the address? Here is the fix. · 3 guides
What to Do When the Verification Email Does Not Arrive
A checklist for when the verification email does not reach your temporary inbox: check the address, wait, resend once, and try a new address if needed.
Read guide →2 min readWhat to Do When a Website Rejects Your Temporary Email
If a site says your email is invalid or not allowed, it probably blocks the domain. Try a new address, check for typos, or choose another option.
Read guide →1 min readWhat to Do When Your Temporary Inbox Expires (and How to Extend It)
Your FreeTemp inbox lasts 20 minutes by default and can be extended by 10 minutes up to 60. Learn how to extend it and what to do if it already expired.
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Tips for better results
Get ready before you request the email
Keep FreeTemp in one tab and the sign-up in another. Do not close the tab before the message arrives.
Copy the code right away
Verification codes expire quickly on most sites. Request the code once you are ready to enter it.
Do not resend repeatedly
Too many resend requests can delay or block the email. Wait a minute before trying again.
Extend before time runs out
If sign-up takes a while, extend before the inbox is about to expire. An expired inbox cannot be brought back.
Burn it when you are done
If you no longer need the address, use "Burn mailbox" instead of waiting for it to expire.
Limits you should know about
A temporary email helps you avoid spam and protect your main inbox. It is not a way to hide your identity. So:
- The inbox is temporary and expires. Do not use it for an account you may need to recover later (bank, work, a shop with orders).
- Only the latest 50 messages are shown, and a message larger than the limit (2 MB by default) is rejected.
- Some sites block known temporary email domains, so a site may refuse your address.
- We cannot guarantee every message arrives. Delays or blocking on the sender side are outside our control.
- Messages sent to a domain we have not enabled are rejected.
- Do not use the address for sensitive or financial information.
Fixing common problems
The message did not arrive
Wait a minute or two, check that the address was copied in full with no spaces, and that the inbox has not expired. Then request a resend once from the site.
The site rejects the address
It most likely blocks the domain. Generate a new address, which may use a different domain, or use another option for that site.
I cannot create a new address
There is a limit on new addresses per connection within a short period. Wait a few minutes and try again.
The inbox expired before I finished
An expired inbox cannot be restored. Create a new address and request the email again, and extend the inbox before it ends this time.
The quick code does not show
Automatic detection may not recognise every message format. Open the message and copy the code from it directly.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account or password?
No. An address is created when you open the homepage, with no sign-up.
How long does an address last?
20 minutes by default. You can extend by 10 minutes at a time, up to 60 minutes from the moment you extend. Defaults may change.
Can I send email from the address?
No. The inbox only receives messages.
What happens to messages after it expires?
They are deleted with the inbox. Use "Burn mailbox" to delete them immediately.
Can an expired inbox be restored?
No. Create a new address.
Is it suitable for every account?
No. Use it for trials and throwaway sign-ups, not for an important account you may need to recover.