Temporary email: frequently asked questions

The most common questions about temporary email and how Buzón temporal works.

Is it really free?

Yes. There’s no account and nothing to pay: open the page and use the address.

How long does a temporary email last? Is it a 10-minute email?

Longer: an hour from when it’s created, not 10 minutes. You can renew it at any time, and the countdown goes back to 60 minutes.

What happens to my messages when it expires?

They’re deleted together with the mailbox, and they can’t be recovered.

Can I send email from a temporary email address?

No. It only receives mail; you can’t reply or send from it.

Do I need a password? Can someone else read my mailbox?

You don’t need one. Your mailbox only opens in your browser: even if someone has the link, they won’t see your messages. Just keep in mind that anyone who knows the address can send mail to it.

Why don’t I see attachments or images?

To keep you safe. We don’t keep attachments, which can carry viruses, and we block the images companies use to tell whether you open their emails.

Can I choose my address?

Yes. Press “Choose a name” and type the part before the @: letters, numbers, dots, hyphens and underscores, up to 64. If it’s taken or reserved, try another.

Can I create a temporary Gmail, Hotmail or Outlook address?

No. @gmail.com, @hotmail.com and @outlook.com addresses are created by Google and Microsoft, and we don’t hand any out. If you only want variants of your own Gmail, add +something before the @ (your.name+shop@gmail.com): they reach your inbox, but the site sees your real address. If you’d rather not give it, use the one at the top.

Does it work for Facebook, Instagram or Amazon?

It depends on the site. Some, especially social networks and large shops, reject temporary addresses. Even when one is accepted, don’t use it for an account you want to keep: once the mailbox expires you can’t recover the password.

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