Frequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know about temporary email and tempail.co.
What is tempail.co?
tempail.co is a free, instant temporary email service. You get a disposable email address the moment the page loads — with no signup, no forms, and nothing to install.
How does it work?
tempail.co uses the Mail.tm API to create a real email account for you automatically. Incoming messages are fetched live from Mail.tm and shown in your inbox. Requests pass through the tempail.co server to that service; the inbox session is saved in your browser.
How long does my temporary address last?
Your saved browser session lets you return to the inbox, but availability depends on the provider. We do not guarantee an address or its messages will remain available for a fixed period. Create a new address any time with the "New Email" button.
Can I send emails from a temporary address?
No. tempail.co is receive-only. It is designed for receiving verification emails, confirmations and signup links — not for sending mail.
Is it really anonymous?
You are never asked for a name, phone number or any personal information. However, mail delivery is handled by a third party (Mail.tm), so you should never use a temporary address for truly sensitive communication.
Can I receive attachments?
Yes. Messages with attachments are shown in the email view, and you can download each attachment with one click.
Is tempail.co free?
Yes. The service is completely free — there are no accounts, payments or ads.
Do you store my emails or my data?
The browser saves your inbox session in LocalStorage so it can be restored between visits. Inbox requests pass through our server to Mail.tm. Closing the tab does not clear the saved session. Clearing this site’s browser data removes the local session, but does not guarantee deletion of data held by Mail.tm. Avoid using a temporary inbox for sensitive messages or account recovery.
Is using tempail.co allowed?
Yes, for legitimate purposes: software testing, QA, verifying signup flows, and keeping spam out of your primary inbox. The service must not be used for spam, fraud, harassment, identity abuse, or any unlawful activity. Please read the Responsible Use Policy for details.
Still have a question?
Get in touch and we will help you out.
For more detail, read our How It Works, Transparency, and Responsible Use Policy pages.