How to Use TempMail.now: Copy Your Address in 3 Steps
A quick picture guide: copy your temporary address, paste it into any sign-up form, and use the QR code on your phone.
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TempMail.now is a free temporary email service: it gives you a disposable inbox with no sign-up, receives verification codes and messages in seconds, and deletes everything when the timer you choose runs out.
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TempMail.now is a free temp mail service with something most services skip: you choose how long your inbox lasts, from 5 to 30 minutes. Get a disposable address in one click, catch your codes and links, then let it expire — no sign-up and no spam in your real inbox.
About TempMail.now and our mission
In short
TempMail.now gives you a free, throwaway email address in one click. Use it to sign up, grab a code, and skip the spam - Your real inbox stays clean and private.
TempMail.now at a glance
| Cost | Free, no account, no limits on inboxes. |
|---|---|
| Sign-up | None. An address is ready the moment the page loads. |
| Inbox lifetime | You choose 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 minutes. The inbox then deletes itself. |
| Receiving | Messages, verification codes, links and attachments arrive in seconds. |
| Sending | Receive-only. You cannot send or reply from a temporary address. |
| Domains | A rotating pool of domains. Use Change Email to get a different one if a site rejects yours. |
| Data retention | Emails are deleted automatically. Nothing is kept beyond the retention window described in our privacy policy. |
TempMail.now is a free temp mail service. It hands you a disposable email address the moment you open the page. You can read messages, click a link, or copy a code. Then the address disappears on its own.
You never sign up. You never share your name or phone number. That keeps your real mailbox safe from spam, ads, hackers, and prying eyes.
What is a disposable temporary email?
A disposable email is a free inbox that expires after a short time. People also call it tempmail, a throwaway email, or a burner email. It catches the messages you don't want in your main inbox.
These addresses got popular as an easy way to dodge spam and stay private. They shine when you try a new app, join a forum, or download a file.
Benefits of a disposable email
- Blocks spam before it ever reaches your real inbox
- Keeps you private - No name, no phone, no sign-up
- Works in one click, on any phone or computer
- Closes browser access after your selected timer; backend cleanup follows the retention policy
Tip: Use a fresh address for each risky sign-up. If one starts getting spam, just let it expire and grab a new one.
How a temp mail address works
- Open TempMail.now. Your free address is ready right away.
- Copy it and paste it into any sign-up form or field.
- Watch the inbox. New messages and codes arrive in seconds.
- Walk away. Browser access ends when the timer runs out, and scheduled backend cleanup follows.
Why disposable emails matter
Almost every site asks for an email today. Handing out your real one invites spam and puts your data at risk. A disposable email lets you sign up while your real address stays hidden. It is a simple way to avoid spam and shrink your digital footprint.
How it protects your identity
A temporary inbox adds a wall between you and the sites you use. You can test an app or claim a free trial without giving away who you are. And if a site is ever hacked, your real email is not part of the leak.
Explore more ways to use it
Want to go further? Grab a self-destructing 10-minute mail address, an anonymous email for private sign-ups, or shrink your digital footprint. New here? Read about our mission, or share TempMail.now with a friend.
Comparing your options? See the best temporary email services, or check whether temp mail is safe. Signing up somewhere specific? We have quick guides for a temp email on Facebook, Instagram, Reddit and Discord.
Need more time? Pick the inbox timer that fits: 5-minute, 10-minute, 15-minute, 20-minute, 25-minute, or 30-minute mail. Want to go deeper? Read our plain-English temp mail and privacy guides on the blog.
Why people choose TempMail.now
A temporary inbox that does one job well: catch what you need, then expire. No account, no identity details, no clutter in your real inbox.
You pick the timer
Choose how long your inbox lives, anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes.
No sign-up, ever
Your address is ready the second the page loads. No name, no password.
Access ends automatically
When the timer ends, the inbox closes; scheduled cleanup removes its backend data under the retention policy.
Works everywhere
Any phone or computer, any browser. Copy your address or share it by QR.
Quick visual guides
See all guides →New to temp mail? These short, picture-led guides show you exactly where to click.
Where Your Messages Land in Your Temp Inbox
New mail lands in the list on the page. Here is how to read a message, refresh, and what happens when the timer ends.
Change, Refresh, or Delete Your Temporary Address
Refresh checks for mail, Change Email gives you a new address, and Delete clears messages. Here is when to use each.
How to Download an Attachment from Your Temp Inbox
Files arrive as an attachment with a Download button. Here is how to save one safely before your inbox expires.
Open Your Temp Inbox on Your Phone with the QR Code
The QR button turns your address into a scannable code. Here is how to open the same inbox on your phone.
When should you use a temporary email?
A throwaway address is the right tool any time you need an inbox for a few minutes, not for years. Because you choose how long it lasts, it fits both a quick 5-minute code and a slower sign-up. These are the moments it shines:
- Free trials and downloads - Grab the code or file, then let the address expire.
- Sign-ups you may never return to - Forums, one-off shops, and read-one-article walls.
- App and website testing - Check a sign-up flow without touching your real inbox.
- Newsletters and coupons - Keep marketing mail out of your main inbox.
- Public Wi-Fi and shared computers - Sign in without leaving your real address behind.
- Social and gaming sign-ups - See our guides for a temp email on Facebook, Reddit and more.
Skip it for anything you must keep or log back into later, like your bank, your email, or a password reset. Those need a real inbox you control. Not sure if a service will accept a disposable address? See whether temp mail is safe and why some sites block it.
Frequently asked questions
Is TempMail.now really free?
Yes. TempMail.now is completely free with no limits and no account. You get a working temporary inbox the moment the page loads.
Do I need to sign up or give any details?
No account, password, name, phone number, or permanent email address is required. Normal cookies, network records, and security logs may still contain technical data, so the service does not promise complete anonymity.
How long does a temp mail address last?
Your inbox is accessible until its timer runs out. Pick 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 minutes. At expiry, browser access ends and scheduled backend cleanup handles final deletion.
Can I receive verification codes and links?
Yes. Temp mail is perfect for verification codes, confirmation links and one-time messages. Hit Refresh and new emails arrive in seconds.
Can I send or reply to emails?
No. TempMail.now is receive-only. You cannot send or reply from a temporary address. It is built to catch incoming messages while keeping your real inbox private.
Is using a disposable email safe and legal?
Using a disposable email for privacy and spam control is generally legal. Use it only for low-risk tasks and follow the destination site's rules. TempMail.now does not require identity details, but ordinary technical logs and backend retention may still apply.
Does temp mail work for Google or Gmail sign-ups?
Usually not. Google requires a phone number and blocks most disposable domains, so a temporary address will not get you a Gmail account. It works well for almost every other site: shops, forums, newsletters, app trials and one-time downloads.
Can I get the same temporary address back after it expires?
No. Once the timer runs out, browser access ends and the inbox cannot be restored to you. Its records are removed later by scheduled backend cleanup. If you need more time, choose the 30-minute option before generating the address.
Which domains does TempMail.now use?
Addresses come from a rotating pool of our own domains. If a website rejects the one you were given, click Change Email to get an address on a different domain and try again.
Can I choose my own address or username?
Not yet. Each address is generated randomly so it cannot be guessed. Click Change Email as many times as you like until you get one you are happy with.
What if a code does not arrive or the site blocks my address?
First, wait a few seconds and hit Refresh, since most codes are just slow. If the site rejects your address, generate a fresh one because it may use a different domain, or pick a longer timer so a slow code still lands. Our troubleshooting guide walks through every fix.