Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using PoofMail
A temporary email (also called disposable email or throwaway email) is a self-destructing email address that you can use to sign up for websites, receive verification emails, or protect your real email from spam. Emails are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
Yes! PoofMail is 100% free to use. We sustain our service through non-intrusive advertising. No credit card or signup required.
All emails are automatically deleted after 24 hours. This ensures your privacy and keeps our service fast. We recommend saving any important information before it expires.
No, our service is receive-only. You can only receive emails to your temporary address, not send them. This helps prevent abuse and spam.
Some websites block temporary email domains. If the problem persists, the website may have added our domain to their blacklist.
No, once emails are deleted (after 24 hours or when you generate a new address), they cannot be recovered. This is by design for your privacy.
Yes, we take privacy seriously. We don't require any personal information to use our service. Emails are stored temporarily and automatically deleted. We use HTTPS encryption for all connections.
Absolutely! Our website is fully responsive and works great on mobile devices. No app installation needed - just visit our website from your mobile browser.
Some websites maintain blacklists of temporary email domains to prevent fake signups. This is their choice, not something we can control.
We're working on a developer API for programmatic access to our temporary email service. Stay tuned for updates!
We display non-intrusive advertisements on our website. This allows us to offer the service for free while covering our operational costs.
Yes, using temporary email is legal. It's a privacy tool. However, using it for illegal activities (fraud, harassment, etc.) is prohibited and may be reported to authorities.