Disposable mailbox
A disposable mailbox combines two good ideas — a real mailbox and a built-in self-destruct. MailboxTemp gives you one you can use freely and then simply abandon; it cleans itself up.
What is disposable mailbox?
A disposable mailbox is a temporary inbox you're meant to discard after use. It receives mail and attachments normally, but it's designed to be thrown away, not kept.
A real example
When a download or signup requires confirmation and you don't want the follow-up emails, a disposable mailbox catches the one you need and discards the rest at expiry.
How disposable mailbox works on MailboxTemp
- Land on the page — your disposable mailbox 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
Treat it as throwaway storage — fine for a code or a quick attachment, wrong for anything you'd be upset to lose.
Frequently asked questions
Is disposable mailbox really free?
Yes — creating a disposable mailbox 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.