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A disposable email address,ready when you need it
Keep your real email for people who matter. Use a disposable address to sign up, try services or download files. Get your mail, then let the address expire after three hours.
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Instagram
Hi, we received a request to log in to your account from a new device. Enter the code below on the login page:
418927
This code expires in 10 minutes. Device: iPhone 15 · Shanghai. If you didn’t request this, ignore this email and change your password as soon as possible.
Instagram Security Team
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Steam
Thanks for shopping at the Steam Store! Here’s your receipt for this order. The game has been added to your library.
| Order number | 4471-8830-2195 |
| Lantern Drift · Standard Edition | ¥19.99 |
| Payment method | Alipay |
| Total | ¥19.99 |
Once the download is complete, you can launch the game from your library. If you have questions, visit Steam Support and provide your order number.
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- No sign-up required
- 3-hour default expiry
- Automatically cleared when expired
- Five languages
One inbox, four features at your fingertips
Addresses, expiry time, verification codes and long-term forwarding—all connected, each with its own purpose.
One click, your own address
An address is ready as soon as you open the page. Click Copy to paste it into a sign-up form.
fern2048@cloneinbox.com
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Need to keep it? Forward it
Create an alias after logging in, and incoming mail goes straight to your real inbox.
lantern.shop@cloneinbox.com
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trial.notes@cloneinbox.com
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Free to use, no sign-up required.
Temporary email vs. backup email
Disposable for short-term use, aliases for the long term
Both keep your real email private. How long you need an address helps you choose the right one.
- Just need a verification code? Use a temporary email and leave it behind when you’re done.
- Need to receive orders and receipts long term? Create a forwarding alias. Disable it whenever you like.
- Worried about marketing emails piling up? Either works. You can disable an alias on its own.
- Might need to recover your account later? Don’t use a temporary email—it’s cleared when it expires.
| Feature | Temporary email | Forwarding alias |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 3 hours, extendable | Long-term, until you delete it |
| Login required | No | Email verification code |
| Where messages go | Inbox on this page | Forwarded to your real email |
| Can you retrieve messages? | Cleared when expired | Records kept for 30 days |
| Best for | Verification codes, trials, downloads | Shopping, subscriptions, communities |
Can temporary email receive verification codes?
Get your verification code in three steps
Most websites’ sign-up emails, verification codes and download links arrive just fine.
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Copy the address
An address is ready when you open the page. Click “Copy” to use it.
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Enter it on the website
Use it as your email address in a sign-up or download form, then submit.
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Check your inbox
Your inbox checks for new mail every few seconds. Open an email to see the verification code.
When to use a disposable email
For these moments, a temporary address is all you need
Save your real email for banks, work and family. Use an address you can discard for everything else.
Get a one-time code
Forums, surveys and Wi-Fi portals often need just one code. There’s no need to share your regular email.
Download a resource
Have white papers, templates and preview links sent to a temporary address. Once you’ve got the file, you’re done.
Test a sign-up flow
Developers and product teams can check welcome and password reset emails by creating a fresh address for each test.
Try software short term
Get a reminder before your 7-day trial ends. When you’re done, there’s no renewal and no more marketing emails.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about temporary and backup email.
How long does a temporary email last?
Each address lasts 3 hours by default. The countdown appears next to the address. Need more time? Click “Extend by 3 hours.” When the address expires, it and its emails are cleared.
Can temporary email receive verification codes?
Yes. Most websites’ sign-up codes, login alerts and download links arrive just fine. Some platforms block disposable email addresses. If that happens, try another address or use a forwarding alias.
What’s the difference between temporary email and backup email?
A temporary email is disposable and doesn’t require a login. Here, a backup email means a forwarding alias: it lasts long term and forwards messages to your real inbox, making it suitable for shopping and subscriptions.
Can anyone else see my inbox?
Your inbox is accessible using a random credential stored in your browser. It isn’t publicly listed. Don’t use temporary email for sensitive information such as banking or identity documents.
Will I still have my old emails after changing addresses?
No. Changing your address deletes the old inbox and creates a new address that lasts 3 hours. Emails received at the old address are deleted too.
Can I send email from a temporary address?
No. Temporary email is receive-only, which helps prevent it from being used to send spam.
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