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# **Frequently Asked Questions**

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<dt>**What is temporary / disposable / anonymous mail?**</dt>
<dd>

A disposable mailbox is a temporary, completely anonymous email address that requires no registration.

</dd>

<dt>**Why would I need a temporary email address?**</dt>
<dd>

For signing up on sites you don't fully trust, for anonymous conversations, forums and giveaways: any situation where you want messages delivered instantly without exposing your identity.

</dd>

<dt>**How is it different from regular mail?**</dt>
<dd>

- It requires no registration
- It is completely anonymous: your personal data, the address itself and all emails are erased once you delete the mailbox
- Messages are delivered instantly
- The address is generated automatically, so there is no hunting for a free username;
- The mailbox is protected from spam, hacking and exploits.

</dd>

<dt>**How do I send an email?**</dt>
<dd>

Unfortunately, we do not provide this feature.

</dd>

<dt>**How do I extend the lifetime of my temporary mailbox?**</dt>
<dd>

There is nothing to extend: your mailbox stays valid until you delete it yourself.

</dd>

<dt>**How long do you store incoming messages?**</dt>
<dd>

We store messages for 7 days only. Sorry, we can't keep them indefinitely.

</dd>

<dt>**Can I read the emails I receive?**</dt>
<dd>

Yes, they appear right under your mailbox address, showing the sender, the subject and the text of each message. If the email you're waiting for isn't there yet, click "Refresh".

</dd>

<dt>**Do you keep renewing the domains used by this service?**</dt>
<dd>

Yes, we always renew our domains, so they won't disappear.

</dd>

<dt>**I forgot my password. Can you reset it?**</dt>
<dd>

No. Your password is generated in your browser and stored encrypted, so there is no way for us to reset it.

</dd>

</dl>