Frequently Asked Questions
Everything below describes how Tempx actually behaves. If your question is not answered here, get in touch.
- What is Tempx?
- Tempx is a free temporary email service. It gives you a random, working email address that you can use to receive messages for a short time without using your personal inbox. It does not require an account.
- Is Tempx really free?
- Yes. There is no charge and no account. If advertising is ever shown it will be clearly separated from the product and will not interfere with the inbox.
- How long do messages last?
- By default each message is permanently deleted one hour after it arrives. The current retention period is always displayed in the app. Deleted messages cannot be recovered.
- Does my temporary address expire?
- The address stops being useful as soon as you close the app or press New Address. The access token stored in your browser also expires after a few days. Messages are deleted on their own schedule regardless.
- Can I choose my own address?
- No. Addresses are randomly generated so that nobody can guess them or take one that looks like yours. You can generate a new random address at any time.
- Can I send email or reply from Tempx?
- No. Tempx is receive-only. This is deliberate: it means the service cannot be used to send spam.
- Can I use Tempx for two-factor authentication or account recovery?
- You should not. Messages are deleted quickly and the service can change or pause at any time. Use an address you control for anything you may need again.
- Why did a website reject my Tempx address?
- Some sites block known disposable-email domains. If that happens you will need to use a different address for that site.
- Are attachments supported?
- Attachments are not stored or served. When a message contains attachments, Tempx lists their file name, type and size but does not let you download them, for safety reasons.
- Why are images in my email not loading?
- Remote images are blocked by default because they are commonly used as tracking pixels. You can choose to load them for a specific message using the button in the message view.
- Is my temporary inbox private?
- The address is random and unguessable, email content is never put in a URL, and inbox pages are not indexed by search engines. However, temporary email is not a secure or confidential channel. Do not send sensitive information to a Tempx address.
- Do you use cookies or track me?
- Tempx does not use tracking cookies. Your address and access token are kept in your browser's local storage so your inbox survives a page reload. Optional product analytics record only anonymous event names (such as 'address generated') and never message content, senders or subjects.
- What can I not use Tempx for?
- You may not use Tempx for anything illegal, for harassment or spam, to evade bans or bans-by-email, to create large numbers of accounts in violation of another service's rules, or to receive material you are not permitted to have. See the Terms of Service.
- How do I report abuse?
- Email abuse@tempx.uk with the temporary address involved and, if possible, the message headers. See the Contact page.
- Who runs Tempx?
- Tempx is an independent project run by a small team of individuals. It is not a registered company and does not claim to be. See the About page.
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