Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to popular questions about temporary email on mailblinker.com

Temporary email (also known as disposable or anonymous email) is a service that provides temporary email addresses for receiving messages without creating a permanent mailbox.

Key features:
  • No registration required
  • Automatically deleted after a certain time
  • Protects your primary inbox from spam
  • Ensures anonymity

Temporary email
  • No registration required
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  • Receive only
  • Anonymous
  • Spam protection
  • Instant creation
Regular email
  • Requires registration
  • Persistent storage
  • Send and receive
  • Personalized
  • Full feature set
  • Long-term use

Premium user capabilities:

Yes! Premium users get advanced customization options:

  • Choose mailbox name: Create your own addresses instead of random ones
  • Choose domain: Use various domain names
  • Extended lifetime: Extend mailbox lifespan
  • Multiple mailboxes: Create several mailboxes at once
  • Filters and rules: Set automatic mail processing
Free users receive randomly generated addresses with basic features.

Uniqueness guarantee

No, mailboxes are never generated again.

We guarantee that each temporary email address is unique and used only once. After deletion:

  • Address is permanently removed from rotation
  • No one else can get the same address
  • All data is completely deleted
  • Maximum privacy is ensured
This ensures complete security and privacy of your data.

Temporary email has many uses:

Protection
  • Spam protection
  • Avoiding intrusive ads
  • Safeguarding main inbox
  • Online anonymity
Registrations
  • File downloads
  • Trial software
  • One-time sign-ups
  • Service testing
Development
  • App testing
  • Email function checks
  • QA and debugging
  • Creating test accounts
Shopping
  • One-off purchases
  • Getting discounts
  • Avoiding newsletters
  • Secure transactions

You have several ways to manage your mailbox:

Automatic deletion

All mailboxes are deleted automatically after a set period (depends on settings).

Manual deletion:
  1. Go to your mailbox page
  2. Find the “Delete mailbox” button
  3. Confirm the action
  4. Mailbox will be deleted immediately
What happens when deleted:
  • All emails are permanently removed
  • Address no longer receives mail
  • Address will never be reused
  • Process is irreversible

Lifetime depends on account type:

Free users
  • 10 min standard time
  • Extension with active use
Premium users
  • Extended duration
  • Lifetime control extension
  • Multiple mailboxes simultaneously
Important: After expiry the mailbox and all emails are permanently deleted.

Functionality limitation

Temporary mailboxes are for receiving only. Sending is not supported for these reasons:

  • Spam prevention: Prevent service abuse
  • Anonymity: Maintain temporary nature
  • Security: Block misuse
  • Performance: Optimize server resources
Alternatives for sending:
  • Use regular email
  • Create a permanent account on other services
  • Consider anonymous email services for sending

High level of security

Our service provides a high security level:

Encryption
  • SSL/TLS connection
  • Data encryption
  • Secure transfer
  • Secure storage
Privacy
  • No registration
  • Anonymous mailboxes
  • No logs
  • Auto data deletion
Important limitations:
  • Do not use for confidential data
  • Avoid bank correspondence
  • Not suitable for long-term storage
  • Public nature of temporary mailboxes

If an email does not arrive, try the following:

Check the basics:
  1. Address accuracy: Make sure the address is copied exactly
  2. Refresh the page: Press F5 or reload the browser
  3. Wait: Delivery may take 5-10 minutes
  4. Check mailbox status: Ensure the mailbox is still active
Possible reasons for delay:
  • High load on sender server
  • Spam checks
  • Technical issues on sender side
  • Blocking of temporary domains
Solutions:
  • Create a new mailbox
  • Try another domain (Premium)
  • Contact service support
  • Use an alternative service

API for Premium users

Yes! Premium users have access to a powerful API that lets you automate temporary email.

  • OTP extraction: Automatically get one-time passwords from emails
  • Link retrieval: Extract activation or confirmation links
  • Mailbox creation: Programmatically create new mailboxes
  • Mailbox management: Extend lifetime or delete mailboxes
  • Email filtering: Configure rules for incoming emails
To access the API and documentation visit mailblinker.com/api.
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