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mail-temp-mail.xyz is a free temporary email service. It lets you instantly create a disposable email address that you can use to receive emails without giving out your real, personal email address. No registration, no payment, no commitment.
Yes — 100% free. There are no hidden fees, no premium plans required, and no subscription. Our service is supported by advertising (Google AdSense), which allows us to keep it completely free for everyone.
No. You do not need to register, sign up, or provide any personal information to generate a temporary email address. Just visit the site and your temporary inbox is ready to use immediately.
Anyone who values their online privacy. Common users include:
Simply visit mail-temp-mail.xyz. A temporary email address is automatically generated for you when the page loads. No steps required — it's instant.
Yes. You can customize the username part of your temporary address using the "Change Email" option on the homepage. You can also choose from the available domains listed on the site.
Any email sent to your temporary address will appear in the inbox on our website. The inbox refreshes automatically — you don't need to keep pressing refresh. Just keep the page open and incoming emails will appear in real time.
No. mail-temp-mail.xyz is a receive-only service. You can read and view emails that are sent to your temporary address, but you cannot send emails out from it. For sending emails, you'll need a regular email client.
Yes. Your temporary inbox supports receiving attachments such as PDFs, images, and documents. You can view and download them directly from the inbox.
Yes — that's one of the most common uses. You can use your temporary address to sign up for websites, apps, newsletters, or any service that requires email verification. Once you receive the verification email, you're good to go.
Just remember: if you ever need to log back into that account and reset your password, you'll need access to the same temporary inbox — which may have expired by then. For accounts you plan to use long-term, use your real email address.
Temporary email addresses on mail-temp-mail.xyz last for a limited time. The exact duration may vary, but generally the inbox remains active while you are using the site. If you close the browser or the session times out, the address may expire.
Emails received in your temporary inbox are stored for a limited period and will be automatically deleted after that time. We recommend reading or saving any important information as soon as you receive it.
You can use the History and Favorites features on the site to keep track of emails and addresses you've used. However, we cannot guarantee that a temporary inbox will remain accessible indefinitely.
When your temporary inbox expires, all emails stored in it are permanently deleted from our servers. There is no way to recover them after deletion.
Yes, for its intended purpose. Our service is designed specifically to protect your privacy. You do not need to share any personal information with us, and we do not link temporary email addresses to any real identity.
However, there are a few things to keep in mind:
We do not collect personal information. We collect basic, anonymous usage data (like IP addresses and browser type) for operational and security purposes only. We do not sell or share your data with third parties. Read our full Privacy Policy for complete details.
Yes. We use cookies for essential site functionality, anonymous analytics (Google Analytics), and advertising (Google AdSense). You can read our full Cookie Policy to understand exactly what cookies we use and how to manage them.
Technically, anyone who knows your temporary email address could navigate to it. Temporary email addresses are not password-protected by default. For this reason, we strongly advise against using a temporary inbox to receive highly sensitive information.
Some websites and services actively block temporary or disposable email domains. If a website rejects your temporary address or the email never arrives, the sending platform may be filtering our domain. In that case, you would need to use your real email address.
We strongly advise against this. Financial and banking services require long-term, reliable email access — especially for password resets, transaction alerts, and account verification. A temporary inbox is not suitable for this purpose.
You can use a temporary email to register on some social platforms, but be aware that if you ever lose access to your account and need to recover it via email, your temporary inbox may no longer exist. For social media accounts you intend to use long-term, use a permanent email address.
Yes. You must use mail-temp-mail.xyz only for lawful, legitimate purposes. Using our service for fraud, harassment, creating fake accounts in bulk, or any other harmful activity is strictly prohibited and may result in your access being restricted. Please read our Acceptable Use Policy for full details.
We currently offer addresses at the @mail-temp-mail.xyz domain. We may add additional domains in the future. You can see available domains using the "Change Email" option on the homepage.
Our site works on all modern web browsers, including:
For the best experience, we recommend keeping your browser updated to the latest version. Some older browsers may not support all features.
Yes. mail-temp-mail.xyz is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets. You can use it on iOS and Android devices through any mobile browser.
We appreciate bug reports! If something on the site is not working correctly, please email us at new@mail-temp-mail.xyz with:
We'll look into it as quickly as we can.
If your question isn't answered here, we're happy to help.
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We typically respond within 1–2 business days. No question is too small — we'd rather you ask than leave confused.