Temp Mail - Disposable Temporary Email

Temp Mail - Disposable Temporary Email

Protect your inbox from spam! Use Temp mail for disposable temporary email addresses, and keep your email from unwanted messages.

Merlin
Stats
Users: 158 ▲ 45
Version: 1.2.4 (Last updated: 2024-04-19)
Creation date: 2024-03-30
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • notifications
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 281.04K
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Summary

Temp mail, also known as temporary email, is a service that provides users with disposable email addresses for short-term use. These temporary email addresses serve as a convenient alternative to using personal or primary email accounts, particularly when users want to avoid spam, protect their privacy, or manage online subscriptions more efficiently.

Here's how temp mail typically functions:

  1. Instant Creation: Users can generate a temporary email address instantly without the need for registration or providing personal information. This allows for quick setup and immediate use.

  2. Limited Lifespan: Temporary email addresses have a predetermined lifespan, often ranging from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the service provider. Once the allotted time expires, the email address becomes inactive, and any messages sent to it are automatically deleted.

  3. Anonymity and Privacy: Temp mail offers users a level of anonymity and privacy by allowing them to receive emails without revealing their real email address. This helps prevent unsolicited emails, spam, and potential privacy breaches associated with sharing personal information.

  4. Verification and Sign-ups: One common use of temp mail is for signing up for online services, social media platforms, or newsletters that require email verification. Users can receive the verification email on their temporary address, complete the verification process, and access the desired service without exposing their primary email account.

  5. Disposable Communication: In addition to verification purposes, temporary email addresses can be used for short-term communication needs, such as exchanging messages with unknown parties, participating in online forums, or conducting transactions on e-commerce websites.

  6. Environmental Considerations: Some proponents of temp mail argue that it contributes to reducing digital waste by preventing the creation of permanent email accounts that may remain inactive or unused for extended periods.

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Safety
Risk impact

Temp Mail - Disposable Temporary Email may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Temp Mail - Disposable Temporary Email may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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