10 Minute Mail

What 10 Minute Mail is

10 Minute Mail provides free, temporary email addresses for website registrations, so users can avoid giving out a personal address. The service runs on the web and has a dedicated site for mobile devices. Each mailbox lasts 10 minutes, and an active mailbox can be extended to a stated maximum of 100 minutes. Names are randomly generated and cannot be customized. A just-expired mailbox may be recovered before it is removed, and the service says it records a bitmap hash to prevent a deleted name from being generated again. The Free plan costs nothing. Privacy details include collection of usage data that may include an IP address, browser and device information, pages visited, and visit times. The policy says it uses Google Analytics and similar tools, cookies, beacons, and scripts to analyze activity. Ads are displayed and may be targeted based on collected information. The service says it uses commercially acceptable security measures but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Who it suits

It suits people who need a short-lived address for a website registration and do not want to disclose a personal email address. It is not suited to users who need a custom mailbox name or a lasting inbox.

Limits

The Free plan provides a 10-minute mailbox, extendable up to 100 minutes. Mailbox names cannot be customized.

Getting started

1. Open https://10minutemail.net/ in a web browser.
2. Use the dedicated mobile website if accessing from a mobile device.
3. Start with the free 10-minute mailbox.
4. Extend an active mailbox if you need more time, up to 100 minutes.

Verdict

10 Minute Mail offers a quick, free way to use a temporary address, with limited recovery and extension options. Its short mailbox lifetime, tracking, ads, and stated security limitation are worth considering first.