MinuteMail is a free disposable email service that creates temporary inboxes which self-destruct after a configurable timer (2-60 minutes). No signup required.

Yes, MinuteMail is completely free. Create unlimited temporary email addresses with no registration, no ads, and no hidden fees.

How long do temporary emails last?

You can choose durations from 2 to 60 minutes. Emails and all data are permanently deleted when the timer expires.

Can I receive attachments with temporary email?

Yes, MinuteMail fully supports email attachments. You can receive and download files sent to your temporary inbox.

Does MinuteMail have an API?

Yes, MinuteMail provides a REST API and WebSocket support for developers to integrate disposable email functionality into their applications.

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User Guide

Master every feature of the MinuteMail dashboard — from temporary inboxes to permanent mailboxes.

Dashboard

The dashboard (/dashboard) is your central hub. Click "Get your mailbox" to generate a fresh temporary inbox with your chosen duration.

Email addressDisplayed at the top with a one-click copy button.

TimerCountdown bar showing time remaining. Extend anytime before it runs out.

InboxEmails appear in real-time via WebSocket. Click any email to read it.

Duration selectorChoose 2, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes for new mailboxes.

Generate NewDestroy the current mailbox and create a fresh one instantly.

Reading Emails

Click any email in the inbox list to open it. The email reader supports both plain text and HTML rendering. HTML emails are sandboxed in an iframe — styles and images render faithfully while scripts are blocked for security.

Attachments (if present) are listed below the email body with download links. Supported types include images, PDFs, documents, and archives.

Tip

Toggle between HTML and Plain Text views using the tabs above the email body. Some emails look better in one format over the other.

Extending Sessions

Before your session expires, click the extend button to add more time. Each extension adds 10 minutes. You can extend multiple times — there's no hard limit. The maximum total duration is 60 minutes from the current moment.

Warning

Once a mailbox expires, it cannot be recovered. All emails and data are permanently deleted from Redis. Extend before the timer hits zero.

Permanent Mailboxes

Permanent mailboxes are free email addresses that never expire. They're tied to your account and persist forever — through server restarts, updates, and everything else.

CostFree — unlimited mailboxes

Address formatCustom prefix or auto-generated (e.g. [email protected])

PasswordRequired — each mailbox has its own password set during creation

LoginAnyone with the email + password can sign in at /mailbox

Direct linkEach mailbox gets a unique direct login link (password-only)

StorageUp to 100 emails per mailbox (oldest auto-removed)

Auto-refreshInbox polls every 5 seconds + refreshes on tab focus

FeaturesMark as read, delete emails, copy address, change password, delete mailbox

To create a permanent mailbox, navigate to the Permanent section in the dashboard sidebar. You'll be prompted to set a label, optional custom prefix, and a mandatory password. The password is used for mailbox login.

Each permanent mailbox can be accessed independently at /mailbox — similar to Roundcube or any webmail client. Enter the mailbox email address and password to sign in and view emails.

You can also share the direct link (found in the mailbox detail view) which only requires the password — no email address needed. This is useful for giving someone access to a specific mailbox without sharing the full address.

Tip

You can change a mailbox password at any time from the mailbox detail view in the dashboard. The direct link stays the same — only the password changes.

Note

Permanent mailboxes require a free account. Sign up with Discord or email to get started. No credit card required, no limits on how many you can create.

Custom Aliases

Aliases let you create forwarding rules. Create a custom alias that forwards all incoming email to one of your permanent mailboxes. Useful for signing up to different services with unique addresses.

QR Generator

Generate a QR code for any of your mailbox addresses. Share it physically — print on business cards, stickers, or conference badges — and receive emails directly in your MinuteMail inbox.

Privacy Report

The privacy report shows a summary of your data footprint in MinuteMail. See how many mailboxes, emails, and aliases you have, and confirm that no tracking data is stored.

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