#What is temp mail?

Temp mail, short for temporary email, is a disposable email service that creates short-lived email addresses. These addresses work just like regular email but automatically delete themselves after a set period of time, anything from 5 minutes to a few days.

#How Temporary Email Works

When you visit a temp mail website, it instantly generates a random email address for you. No signup required. You can use this address immediately to receive emails, verify accounts, or download files. The email address stays active for the predetermined time limit, then vanishes completely along with any messages it received.

Most temp mail services display your temporary inbox right in your browser. You can read incoming emails, click links, and even reply to messages in some cases. Once the timer runs out, everything disappears forever.

#Why should I care?

While blocking temp mail might inconvenience some legitimate users, the business risks usually outweigh the benefits of allowing disposable emails. Most successful online businesses implement some form of temporary email detection to protect their platforms, reduce fraud, and maintain data quality.

The key lies in finding the right balance. You should be blocking obvious abuse, but still accommodate users who have legitimate privacy concerns about sharing their primary email addresses.