To register online, whether on a website, a social network or to access certain resources, it is often necessary to provide your email address. In general, you get an activation link that will allow you to validate your identity. So far, so good… but often, once third-party services have gotten their hands on your precious address, your mailbox finds itself bombarded with all kinds of messages and newsletters. In this article, we will introduce you to TempMail to help you fight against this scourge.
What can disposable email addresses be used for?
In several cases, it may be interesting to create a disposable email address rather than using your own email.
- When you want to obtain a document, it is not uncommon for its author to ask for your mail address in exchange… so he can send you information related to the subject that interests you… but maybe not to the point of rotting your mailbox. In this case, the disposable address is completely suitable!
- When you want to test out a new website or forum that requires registration... a disposable email address can be a good way to see how it works before you sign up more seriously.
- To leave comments on certain sites that ask for your email address or simply to leave an anonymous comment on these same sites!
Be careful though, disposable emails can only be used to receive emails and not to send them. The idea is to fight against the proliferation of spam which would multiply if it were possible.
Finally, some smarter websites block the use of messages from disposable email platforms.
Create a disposable email address with TempMail
So there are online services that allow you to create disposable email addresses, such as TempMail.
Mailboxes created for free with TempMail are therefore anonymous, do not require any registration, but have a limited lifespan.
To create a temporary email address, simply go to TempMail which will then automatically generate a random, fake address.
You will be able to use this temporary address wherever you want and you will receive messages intended for this address in your temporary mailbox a little further down on the TempMail home page.
In this inbox, you will be able to consult the emails received as in any inbox.
Finally, if you use your smartphone a lot, know that TempMail has an application for Android and to iOS.
