What is TempMail Cloud, and when should I use it?
TempMail Cloud creates a separate, receive-only email address. Use it for low-risk sign-ups, downloads, product evaluations or testing your own email workflows when you do not want to share your primary address. It receives real messages, but it is not a replacement for the permanent inbox you use for important accounts.
Is TempMail Cloud free to use?
The core service lets you create a guest inbox, receive messages and return with its credentials without paying. Account features and availability are subject to the site's usage limits. Optional private-domain services are separate paid offers; review the details before making a payment.
Do I need an account, or can I use a guest inbox?
You can start with a guest inbox. Create an account if you want to manage several inboxes together or use bulk creation. A guest mailbox password opens that mailbox; your account password opens your account. Save the correct credentials rather than assuming that one password works for both.
Can I reopen the same inbox after closing my browser?
The same browser normally remembers your active mailbox while its site storage remains intact. Clearing browser data, using private browsing or changing devices can remove that convenience. Save the full mailbox address and password so you can reopen an available inbox through the site's login options. Do not rely on browser memory as your only backup.
What should I do if I lose my temporary email password?
First check your password manager and any browser session where the mailbox is still open. If the mailbox belongs to your registered account, sign in to that account and look for it there. An email address alone does not prove ownership. Contact support if needed, but recovery may not be possible when both credentials and an authenticated session are lost. Never send support an active password or OTP.
Why has my verification email or OTP not arrived?
Check that the destination matches the full address shown in your inbox, including the domain. Refresh the correct mailbox, clear any search or filter, and allow time for the sender to deliver the message. Request one careful resend if the sender offers it. Repeated resends can cause delays or invalidate earlier codes. A sender may also reject temporary domains. If the problem continues, contact support with the sender, mailbox address and approximate time, but not your password. See the email OTP guide.
Why does a verification code say it is expired or incorrect?
The service sending the code controls its validity, not TempMail Cloud. Use the newest message for the current sign-in attempt, copy the code without extra spaces and enter it on the correct website. Requesting a replacement may invalidate an older code. If the latest code still fails, follow the sending service's recovery or support process.
Why does a website reject my temporary email address?
Some services block disposable domains to reduce abuse or require a long-term recovery address. A working inbox does not guarantee that another website will accept it. Follow that website's rules and use a permanent address when required. Do not rotate addresses to evade a ban, identity check or trial restriction.
Can other people read my inbox just by knowing its address?
TempMail Cloud requires mailbox access credentials or an authorised session; knowing the address alone should not grant access. Sharing a working inbox link deliberately grants access under that link's settings, so treat it as sensitive. Password protection does not mean that the service is end-to-end encrypted or anonymous. Read the Privacy Policy before receiving personal information.
How is a private inbox different from a public disposable inbox?
On some public inbox services, anyone who enters the same inbox name can read its messages. A credential-protected inbox adds an access check instead. Neither model should be used carelessly for sensitive accounts. Compare the provider's access controls and retention policy, not just whether its address is described as temporary.
Can I use temporary email for banking or important account recovery?
Use a permanent email account you control for banking, healthcare, government services, payroll and irreplaceable accounts. Future recovery may require receiving a message at the original address, and temporary-email availability is not guaranteed. If you already used a temporary address for an important account, change it to a permanent one while you can still sign in. See our safety guidance.
How long will my inbox and its messages remain available?
TempMail Cloud does not currently apply a short automatic countdown to every inbox. That is not a promise of permanent storage: users and administrators can delete data, inactive mailboxes may be reviewed for cleanup, and service availability can change. Save information you need elsewhere and check the current retention policy. Do not use an inbox as your only archive.
Can I send an email or reply to a message?
No. TempMail Cloud's inbox service is receive-only. Receiving a message does not provide an outgoing mailbox or a reply function. If you need a conversation with the sender, use a conventional email provider and contact them from an address you control.
Does this service receive SMS verification codes?
No. The temporary inbox receives email, not text messages sent to a phone number. It cannot supply a phone number for SMS verification. The separate 2FA tool generates supported time-based codes from a setup key; it is not an SMS inbox and does not replace a website's identity checks.
How can I generate several email addresses at once?
Create an account or sign in, then choose the bulk creation option in the mailbox workspace. Select the available receiving domains and enter a quantity accepted by the form. Guest users cannot use bulk creation. Request limits still apply to registered accounts, so bulk creation is not unlimited. Use separate inboxes for legitimate projects or tests, not repeated trial abuse.
Can I organise my mailboxes into folders?
Use the folder and mailbox-management controls available in your account to group related inboxes. Clear names such as a project or test environment make a long mailbox list easier to search. Before confirming a delete action, read whether it applies to a folder, a mailbox or a received message; those are different objects. Keep any credentials you still need.
How does a shared inbox link work?
A working share link opens the authorised mailbox workspace so another person can receive and read messages there. It is not just a snapshot of one email. The recipient does not receive the owner's mailbox password or ownership controls. Review the link's access settings before sharing it, and deactivate it when access is no longer needed. Anyone allowed by the link's settings may see sensitive messages that arrive later.
Can I choose a different domain or request a private one?
You can select from the receiving domains currently offered in the mailbox controls. A private domain assigned to your account is not intended to be available to every visitor. Contact us through the private-domain enquiry form for the current offer and setup details. Private access does not transfer domain ownership or guarantee acceptance by another website.
Why am I seeing a creation limit or a request-blocked message?
The site limits repeated requests to protect inbox availability. A limit can also affect a genuine visitor; it is not a declaration that you are a bot. Stop repeated creation attempts, keep your existing inbox open and follow any retry guidance. If the message persists during normal use, contact support with the error text and approximate time. Do not send credentials or try to bypass the limit.
Will refusing optional analytics stop my inbox from working?
Choosing Essential only should leave the core inbox service available. Essential browser storage is still needed for sessions and security preferences. You can review optional analytics choices on the Privacy Policy page. If you block all site storage in your browser, saved mailbox access and other session-based features may not work normally.
How do I report a delivery problem or suspicious message?
Use the Contact page and choose the relevant support or abuse subject. Include the affected mailbox, sender, approximate time and a short description of the problem. Remove unrelated personal details from screenshots. Never include a password, active OTP or private share link. Do not open unexpected links or attachments just because a message arrived in your inbox.