Temporary Email Expiration & Data Lifecycle

How long inboxes live, what gets deleted, and how to stay in control.

Lifecycle

Creation

Inbox is generated instantly with a random address.

Active Window

Use the inbox for short-lived verification and testing.

Auto-Expiry

Messages and inbox are purged automatically within 1–24 hours.

No Recovery

Deleted inboxes and messages are not recoverable by design.

Recommendations

Forward important receipts or confirmations to a durable inbox before expiry.

Do not use temporary inboxes for password recovery or critical accounts.

Rotate inboxes for repeated tests to avoid stale data and improve deliverability.

If a platform disallows disposable mail, use an approved contact method.

Do not store critical mail

Temp inboxes are receive-only and auto-expire. Avoid using them for recovery emails, banking, or anything that needs a lasting archive.