Burner email
Like a burner phone, a burner email is meant to be used and dropped. When you don't want a signup trailing back to you, MailboxTemp gives you a burner inbox you can light up in a second and let burn out on its own.
What is burner email?
A burner email is a single-purpose, short-lived address you spin up for one task and abandon afterward. It keeps a clean separation between "things I do once" and your real identity.
A real example
Claiming a one-time discount code, entering a giveaway, or testing whether a site actually emails what it promises — all perfect jobs for a burner that you'll never think about again.
How burner email works on MailboxTemp
- Land on the page — your burner email inbox is already generated.
- Hit copy, then drop the address wherever it's needed.
- Watch in real time as mail lands; verification codes are highlighted automatically.
- Walk away — expiry wipes everything for you, no cleanup needed.
Good to know
A burner is the wrong tool for anything recurring. The moment you'd be sad to lose access, switch to a permanent address.
Frequently asked questions
Is burner email really free?
Yes — creating a burner email inbox and receiving mail costs nothing and needs no account. Optional Pro features (longer life, custom address, no ads) are the only paid extras.
How long does it last?
Free inboxes live for one hour and can be extended in 10-minute steps; Pro inboxes last 24 hours. At expiry the address and every message are permanently deleted.
Can I receive verification codes and OTPs?
Yes. MailboxTemp detects one-time codes in incoming mail automatically and surfaces them at the top of the inbox so you can copy them in a tap.