TempAlias

The Complete A-to-Z Guide

Master TempAlias

Everything you need to know about creating disposable emails, managing your inbox, and protecting your privacy online.

Quick Start

Get started in under 30 seconds

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Step 1

Visit the App

Open the homepage — a random email is generated instantly. Zero sign-up needed.

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Step 2

Copy & Use

Copy the address and paste it on any website — sign-ups, newsletters, verifications.

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Step 3

Receive Emails

Emails arrive in seconds with real-time updates. Click to read full content.

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Stay Protected

Guest emails auto-delete in 7 days. Your real inbox stays clean & private.

Detailed Guide

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Guest Mode (No Sign-up)

Visit the homepage and a random email is auto-generated. Choose your domain from the dropdown, customize the prefix if you want, then click "Create". Your temporary inbox is ready instantly — no account needed.

Create an Account

Sign up with Google or email/password to unlock permanent aliases, custom domains, API access, and more. Your aliases are saved to your account and accessible from any device.

Domain Selection

Choose from multiple domains like @tempalias.org and more. Some domains are available to guests, while others require login. Look for the 🔒 icon to see login-only domains.

Viewing Emails

Click any alias to open its inbox. Emails show sender avatar, name, subject, preview, and timestamp. Click an email to read the full HTML content with images and links.

Smart Refresh

Hit the ⟳ refresh button to check for new messages. Only the inbox refreshes — no full page reload. A smooth animated progress bar shows the status while skeleton loaders pulse during the update.

Search & Filter

Type in the search bar to instantly filter emails by sender name, email address, or subject line. Results update in real-time as you type.

Star & Delete

Star ⭐ important emails to mark them. Delete 🗑️ emails you don't need — but be careful, deleted emails cannot be recovered!

Creating Aliases

Click "+ New Alias" on your dashboard. Type a custom prefix (letters, numbers, dots, hyphens allowed) and pick a domain. Hit Create and your new email address is live within seconds.

Plan Limits

🆓 FREE → 3 aliases • 💙 LITE → 10 aliases • 💜 PRO → 50 aliases • 👑 ULTRA → Unlimited. Upgrade anytime from the Subscription page to unlock more.

Toggle On/Off

Deactivate an alias to stop receiving new emails without deleting it. All existing emails are preserved. Toggle it back on whenever you want to resume receiving mail.

Delete Permanently

⚠️ Deleting an alias removes it and ALL associated emails permanently. This action cannot be undone. Use the toggle feature instead if you just want to pause.

Add Your Domain

Go to Dashboard → Domains → type your domain (e.g., mydomain.com) and click Add. Available on Lite, Pro, and Ultra plans.

Configure DNS Records

Add the MX record (mail server) and SPF TXT record (authentication) to your domain's DNS settings. The exact values are shown on the Domains page with one-click copy buttons.

Verify & Activate

Click the verify button (🔄) after adding DNS records. Wait 5-10 minutes for DNS propagation. Green ✅ checkmarks confirm everything is working. Then create aliases on your custom domain!

Free Plan

3 aliases, guest-visible domains, 7-day email retention. Perfect for trying out the service and occasional use. No credit card required.

Lite Plan — $2.99/mo

10 aliases, all domains, 30-day retention, custom domain support. Ideal for users who need a few extra aliases and longer email storage.

Pro Plan — $5.99/mo

50 aliases, all domains, 90-day retention, custom domains, priority support via email & WhatsApp. Built for professionals and power users.

Ultra Plan — $9.99/mo

Unlimited aliases, all domains, 1-year retention, custom domains, full API access, priority support. The ultimate privacy powerhouse.

Generate Your API Key

Ultra plan users: Go to Settings → API Access → Click "Generate API Key". Copy and store your key securely — it starts with "ta_live_" and grants full access to your account's aliases.

Authentication

Include your key in every request header: Authorization: Bearer ta_live_your_key_here All requests must use HTTPS.

Available Endpoints

GET /api/v1/aliases → List all aliases POST /api/v1/aliases → Create new alias GET /api/v1/aliases/:id → Get alias details DELETE /api/v1/aliases/:id → Delete alias PATCH /api/v1/aliases/:id → Update alias GET /api/v1/aliases/:id/inbox → Read emails

Rate Limits & Tracking

API usage is tracked per key — total requests, aliases created, inbox views. View your usage stats in Settings → API Access. Admins can monitor all API keys from the admin dashboard.

Zero Knowledge in Guest Mode

Guest mode collects absolutely no personal data. No cookies, no tracking, no analytics. Just a temporary email that self-destructs in 7 days.

Encrypted Storage

All emails are stored on Google Firebase's enterprise-grade infrastructure with encryption at rest. We never sell, share, or monetize your data in any way.

Auto-Deletion Schedule

Guest: 7 days • Free: 7 days • Lite: 30 days • Pro: 90 days • Ultra: 365 days. After expiration, emails are permanently and irreversibly deleted from our servers.

Abuse Protection

Our monitoring system detects and blocks spam, phishing, and abuse. Suspicious aliases may be automatically disabled. If your alias was mistakenly flagged, contact our support team.

FAQ

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