Ready for a temporary email service that actually respects your privacy? No signup, no tracking, no nonsense - just instant email addresses when you need them. Here's everything Temp.now does differently.
The Problem with Traditional Temporary Email Services
Most temporary email services feel like they're stuck in 2010. Clunky interfaces, aggressive ads, limited functionality, and worst of all - many secretly track your usage or sell your data. We built Temp.now because we needed something better.
I've used dozens of temporary email services over the years. They all had the same issues: slow loading times, domains constantly getting blocked, and features locked behind paywalls. Some even required registration - defeating the entire purpose of a temporary email.
What Makes Temp.now Different
Instant, No-Signup Access
Click one button, get an email address. That's it. No forms, no captchas, no "premium features" dangled in front of you. Your email address is ready in under a second.
Complete Privacy by Design
We don't track you. Period. No analytics, no cookies, no fingerprinting. Your temporary inbox exists only in your browser session. Close the tab, and it's gone forever. We couldn't recover your emails even if we wanted to.
Developer-Friendly Features
Unlike other services, Temp.now embraces developers:
- API Access: Full REST API for programmatic email generation
- Webhook Support: Get real-time notifications when emails arrive
- Custom Domains: Use your own domain for temporary emails
- Email Forwarding: Route temporary emails to your real inbox
Premium Features, Zero Cost
Features that cost $20-50/month elsewhere? They're free here:
- Unlimited email addresses
- No message limits
- Attachments up to 25MB
- Full HTML email support
- Email history export
- Custom email aliases
Real-World Use Cases
Software Testing
QA engineers love Temp.now for testing email workflows. Generate hundreds of unique email addresses programmatically, verify email delivery, and clean up automatically - all through our API.
Privacy Protection
Shopping online? Use a Temp.now address. If that retailer gets hacked or sells your data, your real email stays safe. Each site gets a unique address, making it easy to identify who leaked your information.
Development Workflows
Building an app with email verification? Temp.now's webhook support lets you automate the entire testing process. No more manually checking inboxes during development.
The Technical Architecture
Temp.now runs on Cloudflare's global edge network, ensuring:
- Sub-100ms response times worldwide
- 99.9% uptime guaranteed
- Automatic scaling during traffic spikes
- DDoS protection built-in
Emails are processed in real-time using Workers, stored temporarily in memory, and automatically purged based on your settings. No databases, no logs, no permanent storage.
Advanced Features You'll Actually Use
Smart Inbox Management
- Auto-refresh every 10 seconds
- Desktop notifications for new emails
- Keyboard shortcuts for power users
- Dark mode that actually looks good
Email Actions
- Reply to emails (sender sees your temp address)
- Forward to multiple recipients
- Download emails as .eml files
- Print-friendly formatting
Security Features
- TLS encryption for all connections
- Automatic spam filtering
- Malware scanning on attachments
- Phishing detection and warnings
Common Questions Answered
How long do emails last?
By default, emails expire after 1 hour. You can extend this to 24 hours or delete immediately.
Can I recover a deleted inbox?
No, and that's by design. When it's gone, it's gone forever.
Do you block any services?
We don't maintain blocklists. If a service blocks our domains, we add new ones regularly.
Is there really no catch?
No catch. We're funded by optional donations and believe privacy tools should be accessible to everyone.
Integration Examples
Using the API
// Generate a new email address
const response = await fetch('https://api.temp.now/generate');
const { email } = await response.json();
// Check for new messages
const messages = await fetch(`https://api.temp.now/inbox/${email}`);
Webhook Setup
Configure webhooks to get instant notifications:
{
"webhook_url": "https://your-app.com/email-hook",
"events": ["email.received", "email.opened"],
"email": "[email protected]"
}
Why We'll Always Be Free
We believe privacy is a human right, not a luxury. Temp.now will always offer its core features for free because everyone deserves access to privacy tools, regardless of their financial situation.
Our infrastructure costs are minimal thanks to edge computing, and we're committed to sustainable operation through community support rather than venture capital or advertising.
Get Started in 5 Seconds
- Visit temp.now
- Click "Generate Email"
- Use your new address anywhere
- Check your inbox in real-time
- Everything disappears when you're done
No signup, no tracking, no BS. Just temporary email that works.
Join thousands of users who've already made Temp.now their go-to temporary email service. Your privacy matters, and we're here to protect it.