Temp Mail review

Temp Mail is one of the most widely used disposable inbox sites, and its free version works the moment the page opens: an address appears with Copy, Refresh, Change and Delete buttons and an inbox that updates as mail arrives. Temp Mail describes disposable email as an address that self-destructs after a certain time, which is exactly what you want for forum registrations, Wi-Fi portals and one-off downloads, and exactly what you do not want for an account you need later. There are apps on the App Store and Google Play, a Premium tier, a guide to using temporary email on a private domain, and a separate service for receiving SMS verification codes. Premium pricing did not load in USD from our location, so its price is pending. Like other throwaway inboxes, Temp Mail does not forward anything to your real address.

Who it is for

quick sign-ups on a phone

Price

Free; Premium: see vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Free temporary address shown as soon as the page opens
• Copy, Refresh, Change and Delete controls for the address
• Apps on the App Store and Google Play
• Premium link on every page, plus a guide to running temporary email on a private domain
• Separate service for receiving SMS verification codes

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: No sign-up for the free inbox
• Strength: Mobile apps for Android and iOS
• Strength: Change the address in one click
• Weakness: Premium price did not display in USD when we checked
• Weakness: Mail is not forwarded to your real inbox
• Weakness: Addresses expire, so account recovery is not possible

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, no sign-up
• Apps: App Store and Google Play
• Paid tier: Premium, price pending
• Address lifetime: Temporary; self-destructs after a set time

Where it ranks

Temp Mail is No. 8 in our Best Temporary Email Services verdict.