Deleted on expiry
Deleted when it expires
When the address expires, it and all received messages are deleted. No retrievable records are kept on the server. Expired messages cannot be recovered.
Need an email to get online?
Hand it over withoutleaving a trace
Copy the address below and paste it into the sign-in page. Messages appear on the right. The address and emails are deleted when it expires.
Your temporary address
rowan4827@tmpkey.com
Time left
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3 hours by default · Extendable · Expires permanently after 24 hours
Inbox
2 messages
Your Apple ID verification code
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Apple
To rowan4827@tmpkey.com
Apple ID
Enter the verification code to sign in
Someone is signing in to your Apple ID on an iPad Air.
471935
If this was you, enter this code on your device.
If it wasn't, don't share this code with anyone.
Demo message · Written by Tmpkey and not affiliated with Apple.
This message will be deleted when the address expires
These portals often ask for your email
- Hotel guest Wi-Fi
- Free airport Wi-Fi
- Coffee shop sign-in pages
- Train station waiting areas
- Coworking spaces
- Events and shopping centres
One sign-in,one key that expires
Receive only
Receive-only email
This address can't send email. Even if someone gets it, they can't use it to send messages.
Expiration
3 hours by default, up to 24
The address is valid for 3 hours by default. Extend it if you're still waiting for a message. It expires permanently after 24 hours.
A quick note
You can't send email, and expired messages can't be recovered. For accounts you need to keep using, such as banking or work, use your regular email or create a long-term forwarding alias.
Explore email forwardingGet online in four steps, then leave it behind
The portal only needs an address that can receive email. Give it a Tmpkey address and keep your real one private.
1
Open the sign-in page
Connect to hotel, airport or coffee shop Wi-Fi and wait for the sign-in page to appear.
2
Copy the address
Tap “Copy address” on the Tmpkey homepage and paste it into the email field.
3
Get the code
When the message arrives in your inbox, copy the code or open the link.
4
Leave when you're done
No need to delete anything. The address and messages are deleted automatically when they expire.
Email forwarding
Need to keep receiving email?
Create an aliasthat forwards to your real inbox
Temporary addresses expire. For sites you need to keep using, create an alias: messages go to your real inbox without revealing your real address.
- Sign in with a code sent to your real email—no password needed
- Create a separate alias for each site and have messages forwarded to you
- View and manage all your aliases from the forwarding dashboard
Two times tostart with Tmpkey
When you're out and about
The portal only needs an address that can receive email
Hotel lobbies, airport lounges and coffee shop sign-in pages usually verify your email just once. Use a temporary address and marketing emails won't reach you later.
Read the guide to email sign-in pagesTest email delivery
Get an address and test a sign-up flow
Developers and operations teams can check that verification codes and welcome emails arrive and display correctly. No cleanup needed—the address expires automatically.
See how to use it on the blogFrequently asked questions
How long does an address last?
3 hours by default. Extend it if you're waiting for a message. It expires permanently after 24 hours.
Can I send email from this address?
No. Tmpkey is receive-only, so nobody can use it to send email.
Can I recover messages after the address expires?
No. The address and messages are deleted when it expires. Use any important verification codes before then.
Does the server keep a record of my activity?
Addresses and messages are deleted automatically on expiry, and the server keeps no retrievable records. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Do I need to sign up to use a temporary email address?
No. An address is ready as soon as you open the homepage. Email forwarding requires signing in with a code sent to your real email address.
What's the difference between email forwarding and temporary email?
Temporary email addresses expire and are deleted. Email forwarding uses aliases you create after signing in, with messages forwarded to your real inbox.
Next time a portal asks for your email, give it a temporary key
Your address is ready. Copy it and you're set.