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Free Temp Mail with OTP Extraction

A temp email address in one click. The inbox lasts 24 hours, verification codes are pulled out of the message for you, and nothing is tracked. No signup, no app required.

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  • No signup
  • 24-hour inbox
  • OTP auto-detect
  • Zero tracking
  • Android · Chrome · Firefox
  • Developer API

Linkable assets

Canonical pages for backlinks, directories, and citations.

Resource center

API Docs

Endpoints, auth, webhooks, SDK, and OpenAPI.

Compatibility Research

Reusable dataset with JSON, CSV, and attribution.

Trust Center

Privacy, security, status, research, reviews, press, and facts JSON.

Reviews

Public review paths for app, extension, service, and API proof.

Press Kit

Facts, proof links, positioning, and comparison references.

Integrations

Postman, Playwright, Cypress, webhooks, SDK, and BYOD.

Postman

Import the OpenAPI spec as a working API collection.

Comparisons

Competitor alternatives grouped by service, API, privacy, and apps.

Best Temp Mail API

API comparison for testing and OTP workflows.

Best Temp Mail Service

Definitive ranking by privacy, OTP, API, apps, and trust.

Playwright API

Fixtures and OTP assertions for browser tests.

Cypress API

Cypress commands, polling, and CI secrets.

Private Domains

BYOD disposable inboxes for teams and QA pipelines.

Temp Mail for OTP

Receive one-time codes and verification links.

Chrome Extension

Toolbar inbox, autofill, and OTP badges.

Firefox Add-on

Firefox workflow and permission notes.

Android App

Mobile inbox, notifications, and app store page.

iPhone Web App

Installable Safari workflow for iPhone and iPad.

Privacy proof

No ad network footprint

No ads.txt sellers, no Google Analytics tag, no tracking-cookie economy. The site uses only privacy-first infrastructure telemetry.

Security proof

Edge-first mail handling

Cloudflare Email Routing, Workers, D1, R2, Queues, CSP, HSTS, strict permissions policy, and sanitized email rendering.

Research proof

Public compatibility data

A maintained dataset tracks which platforms accept, limit, or block disposable addresses, so claims can be checked.

Operational proof

Status and health signals

Status, expiry behavior, delivery assumptions, and abuse controls are documented instead of hidden behind vague reliability copy.

What Is a Temporary Email Address?

A temporary email address is a real, working inbox that expires automatically. People call it a lot of different things — temp mail, tempmail, temp email, temporary mail, a temp inbox, a trash mail or one-time email address, a fake email, a throwaway — and every one of those names describes this same thing. TempMailGrab is a free temp mail generator: a unique address appears the moment you open the page — no account, no sign-up, no personal information required. Use it to complete an email verification, receive an OTP code, or access gated content. When the inbox expires after 24 hours, the address and all its messages are permanently deleted from our servers.

Unlike a secondary email account, a disposable inbox carries no persistent identity. There is no recovery email, no linked phone number, and no account that could be breached or sold to a data broker. Your real inbox stays clean — the temporary address absorbs all the sign-up mail, verification codes, and follow-up marketing sequences, then disappears.

TempMailGrab delivers messages via WebSocket so mail appears in real time, typically within seconds of dispatch. One-time passcodes (OTPs) are auto-extracted and displayed without opening the email. For developers, the REST API lets you create inboxes programmatically and plug email verification into Playwright or Cypress end-to-end tests with no mocking required.

Why TempMailGrab

Instant & free

A working address the moment the page loads — no account, no cost.

Privacy-first

Mail self-destructs on a strict TTL. Your real identity is never exposed.

Real-time inbox

Messages appear the instant they arrive, with attachments and a QR code.

Definitive difference

TempMailGrab is built like a product, not a throwaway page.

The strongest temporary email sites do three things well: they protect the visitor, they make verification fast, and they publish enough proof that the claims can be tested. TempMailGrab should win on that standard: private web inboxes, no ad-tech surface, explicit TTLs, OTP extraction, API automation, and clear limits for when a temporary address is the wrong tool.

Long enough to finish real work

The default 24-hour TTL is designed for slow verification emails, delayed approvals, and test suites that retry.

OTP-first inbox design

Codes and verification links are extracted from incoming mail so the main action is visible without digging through HTML.

Scriptable by default

REST endpoints, API keys, and webhooks make the same disposable inbox useful in QA pipelines and automation.

Built to rank internationally

Localized routes, hreflang, service pages, guides, and structured data give search engines a clean map of the product.

Score drivers

What lifts TempMailGrab toward a 90+ product score.

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96/100

Privacy surface

No ad sellers, no behavioral ad tags, no tracking cookies, and a plain-language privacy policy.

94/100

Verification workflow

24-hour TTL, highlighted OTPs, extracted links, QR sharing, and one-click copy reduce the actual time to finish sign-up.

91/100

Developer readiness

REST API, dashboard keys, SDK links, webhook support, and email-testing guides make the product useful beyond casual browsing.

72/100

Market trust

The remaining weakness is age and distribution, so the site now points to public proof, status pages, and research instead of hiding that gap.

These are product-quality signals, not fabricated awards. The fastest way to raise the total score is to keep adding third-party proof: reviews, store installs, uptime history, public changelogs, and independent references.

How It Works

  1. 1

    Get your address

    A unique inbox is generated the moment the page loads — no signup or configuration needed.

  2. 2

    Share it anywhere

    Paste the address into any sign-up form, OTP field, or free-trial gate.

  3. 3

    Receive email instantly

    Messages arrive in real time via WebSocket. OTP codes are auto-extracted for one-click copy.

  4. 4

    Inbox self-destructs

    After 24 hours the address and all its messages are permanently deleted — no action required.

When to Use Temporary Email

  • Accessing gated downloads, whitepapers, or articles without spam
  • Evaluating free trials before commitment
  • Registering for forums and communities anonymously
  • Testing email flows in your application or CI/CD pipeline
  • Receiving verification codes and OTPs safely

When Not to Use It

Do not use a temporary inbox for accounts where you need ongoing email access — banking, government services, subscriptions you plan to keep, or anything with two-factor authentication.

A fairer answer earns more trust.

TempMailGrab should not try to win every category. It should win the categories that matter for a modern temp-mail tool: privacy, OTP speed, API automation, clear deletion behavior, and transparent limits.

Pick TempMailGrab when privacy matters

Best fit for users who want a clean web inbox without third-party advertising infrastructure around their verification email.

Pick TempMailGrab for automated QA

The API and webhook model make disposable inboxes part of test automation instead of a manual browser chore.

Pick an older competitor for mature mobile apps

If app-store history, large install counts, and long-standing extension reputation are the top requirement, older brands still have the edge.

Do not use any temp mail for permanent accounts

Banking, government, paid subscriptions, password recovery, and long-term 2FA should use an email address you control permanently.

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Built for Every Situation

Automate inboxes with the API

Prefer to script it? Generate disposable inboxes and read auto-parsed OTPs & verification links programmatically — built for QA, test automation, and bots. The same private inboxes, over a clean REST API.

# 1. Create a private inbox
curl -X POST https://tempmailgrab.com/api/v1/inbox \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TMG_API_KEY"
# → { "id": "inb_…", "address": "a1b2c3d4e5f6@tempmailgrab.com" }

# 2. Poll for mail — the OTP + verification links are auto-extracted
curl https://tempmailgrab.com/api/v1/inbox/$ID/messages \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TMG_API_KEY"
# → { "messages": [{ "extracted_otp": "123456", "extracted_links": [ … ] }] }
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How TempMailGrab Compares

FeatureTempMailGrabtemp-mail.org10minutemailGuerrilla Mail
Inbox TTL24 hours~2 hours~10 minPublic
OTP auto-extract✓———
Real-time delivery✓ WebSocketPolling-orientedPolling-orientedManual refresh
Developer REST API✓ first-party✓ via RapidAPI—Unofficial
Webhook support✓———
Private inbox✓✓✓✓
Free to use✓✓✓✓
No sign-up✓✓✓✓
Custom prefix✓Limited✗✓
Ad-free✓✗✓✗
Infrastructure disclosureCloudflare stack documentedCloudflare-protected webLimitedLimited

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a temporary email?

A disposable inbox you can use to sign up for sites without exposing your real email — it expires automatically.

Is TempMailGrab free?

Yes. Generating and using a temporary inbox is completely free, with no registration.

How long does the inbox last?

Each address lives for 24 hours by default and is then purged. You can spin up a fresh one anytime.

Can I receive attachments?

Yes — images and PDFs are parsed safely and available to download from the inbox.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. The inbox is fully responsive and works in any mobile browser without installing an app.

Is my temporary inbox anonymous?

You do not provide any personal information to use TempMailGrab. No registration, no name, no real email required. Your anonymous email inbox leaves no persistent identity trail.

What happens when the address expires?

After 24 hours the address and all its messages are permanently deleted from the server. There is no recovery.

Do all websites accept temporary email?

Most do. Some services block disposable domains. If a site rejects temporary email, use a permanent address for that service.

Does TempMailGrab have an API?

Yes. Create inboxes programmatically, retrieve messages in JSON, and access auto-extracted OTPs.

What is the difference between temp mail and a burner email?

They are the same concept. Burner email emphasizes intent; temporary email emphasizes the time limit.