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Use it for signup checks, download links, and one-time verification codes.
Messages expire with the inbox. No outbound sending is supported.
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5 Minute Mail generates a free, temporary email address that automatically expires after five minutes. Unlike permanent email accounts, this disposable inbox is perfect for one-time signups, verification codes, and short-lived communications where you don't want to expose your real email address.
When you visit the site, a unique email address is created instantly — no registration required. You can receive emails in this inbox just like any regular account. After five minutes, the address and all received messages are permanently deleted. You can extend the timer by clicking "Add 5 minutes" or generate a completely new address with one click.
Use a temporary address when signing up for newsletters, forums, or trial accounts. Your real inbox stays clean from promotional emails and spam that typically follow new registrations.
Receive verification codes via email for services that require email confirmation. Perfect when you want to verify an account without sharing your primary inbox.
Many file-sharing services send download links via email. Use 5 Minute Mail to get the link without committing your primary address to a site you may never visit again.
Protect your real email from data breaches, scrapers, and marketing lists. If a temporary address starts receiving spam, you know that site sold or leaked your email — with no impact on your primary inbox.
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Yes, completely free. There are no hidden fees, premium tiers, or usage limits. Generate as many temporary addresses as you need.
No, the inbox is receive-only. This keeps the service fast and simple. If you need to reply, use your regular email client with the address shown on this page.
Each address lasts exactly five minutes from creation. You can extend the timer by clicking "Add 5 minutes" as many times as needed before the current session expires.
Yes. Messages are delivered over HTTPS and stored on our servers only until the address expires. After deletion, messages cannot be recovered.