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Free temporary email address
ShortLifeMail gives you a temporary email address that you can use when signing up online. It helps protect your real inbox from spam, newsletters, unwanted messages, and websites you do not fully trust yet.
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Click Refresh to check for new emails. Refresh is limited to once every 10 seconds.
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What is ShortLifeMail?
ShortLifeMail is a simple temporary email generator. It creates a short-life inbox that can receive emails without requiring you to sign up, log in, or share your personal email address.
Temporary email is useful when you need to receive a confirmation message, test a website, download a file, or sign up to a service without exposing your main inbox.
Avoid spam
Use a temporary address when you do not want newsletters, promotions, or random websites filling your real inbox.
No account needed
Generate an email address instantly without creating a profile, setting a password, or entering personal details.
Short-life inbox
Inboxes are designed for quick use. You can extend the timer if you need more time before the address expires.
How to use ShortLifeMail
- Copy the temporary email address shown above.
- Use it on the website where you need to receive an email.
- Wait 20–30 seconds after the other website sends the email.
- Click the Refresh button to check your inbox.
- Open the message when it appears.
When should you use a temporary email?
Good uses
- Testing websites or apps
- Signing up for free downloads
- Avoiding marketing emails
- Checking confirmation emails
- Protecting your main inbox from spam
Do not use it for
- Banking or payment accounts
- Medical, legal, or government services
- Password recovery
- Important personal accounts
- Anything you need long-term access to
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Frequently asked questions
Is ShortLifeMail free?
Yes. You can create a temporary email address without signing up or paying.
Why do I need to click Refresh?
ShortLifeMail uses manual refresh to reduce unnecessary server requests and keep the tool lightweight. Wait around 20–30 seconds after an email is sent, then click Refresh.
Can I use this email forever?
No. Temporary emails are short-life inboxes. If you need a permanent inbox, use a normal email provider.
Why did an email not arrive?
Some websites block temporary email addresses. Delivery can also take time or fail depending on the sender. Try waiting a little longer and clicking Refresh again.
Is temporary email safe?
It is useful for low-risk sign-ups and spam protection, but it is not suitable for sensitive or important messages. Never use temporary email for banking, medical, legal, government, or password recovery emails.
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