Sometimes you just need an email address for five minutes — to sign up, to grab a free trial, or to test your own app. Instead of handing over your personal Gmail and then drowning in spam, you can create a temporary email address in seconds. Here’s how I do it, step by step.
Why use a temporary email?
- Privacy: Your real inbox stays safe and uncluttered.
- Speed: No registration or long forms — you get an address instantly.
- Testing: Perfect for developers and QA engineers who need many accounts.
- One-time use: Great for free trials, downloads, or one-off verifications.
Step-by-step: creating a temporary email address
- Go to a disposable email service like Bunkerboxmail.
- The site immediately generates a random inbox for you. No sign-up, no password.
- Copy the email address shown on the page.
- Use it wherever you need — registration, free trial, or verification form.
- Switch back to Bunkerboxmail and wait a few seconds for incoming messages.
- Open the message, read the code or link, and you’re done.
That’s all — it literally takes less time than making a cup of coffee.
Why I recommend Bunkerboxmail
- Instant access: You don’t waste time registering — the inbox just appears.
- Multiple addresses: You can create as many as you need for testing or sign-ups.
- Fast delivery: Most verification emails land within seconds.
- Automatic cleanup: Emails expire, so your temporary inbox never gets messy.
I’ve used Bunkerboxmail while testing school projects, signing up for free SaaS tools, and even trying out new games. It’s simple and reliable — exactly what I want in a disposable inbox.
Tips for using temporary email
- If a service blocks disposable domains, refresh for a new address — Bunkerboxmail often rotates them.
- Don’t use temp email for important accounts — like banking or school portals. It’s meant for short-term use.
- Check both the subject and the message body — sometimes codes hide in plain text.
- Act quickly — most temporary emails expire after a limited time.
FAQ
Can I reply from a temporary email?
Usually no — these inboxes are for receiving only. They’re mainly for sign-ups and verifications.