How to Receive Verification Codes Without Your Real Email
Most online services require you to verify an email address before granting access. This guide shows you exactly how to use a temporary email to receive those codes without exposing your real inbox.
Why Avoid Using Your Real Email for Verification?
- Ongoing marketing and promotional emails
- Your address being sold to data brokers
- Exposure in future data breaches from that service
- Difficulty unsubscribing from persistent marketing campaigns
Step-by-Step: Using FreeTempMail for Verification
- Go to FreeTempMail — Open the homepage and a temporary email address is automatically ready for you.
- Copy the address — Click the copy icon next to your generated email address.
- Paste it into the signup form — On the service requiring verification, paste the temp email into the email field.
- Request the verification code — Complete the form and trigger the verification email to be sent.
- Check your FreeTempMail inbox — The verification email will appear within seconds. Click refresh if needed.
- Copy and use the code — Open the email, copy the verification code or link, and complete your signup.
Tips for Best Results
- Keep the FreeTempMail tab open while you complete the signup — the inbox is session-based.
- If the verification email does not arrive within 30 seconds, try clicking the refresh button.
- Some services may reject known disposable domains — if so, try selecting a different domain from the selector before generating your address.
- For one-click verification links, copy the link from the email and paste it into your browser.
When NOT to Use Temp Email for Verification
- Bank accounts, financial services, or investment platforms
- Any account where you need long-term access
- Accounts tied to your real identity (government services, healthcare)
- Two-factor authentication recovery codes