How GhostInbox Works
GhostInbox is a receive-only temporary email service operated by Artics Inc. It is designed for privacy, anti-spam, and testing—not for permanent email or misleading others.
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Open GhostInbox
Visit www.tempmailgen.org. No account or personal details are required for the free service.
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Get a temporary address
A random address on @ghostinbox.email is created for you. You can generate a new one at any time, which clears the previous session inbox.
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Use it where you need an email
Paste the address into a signup form, download gate, or QA environment. Use it only for lawful purposes described in our Acceptable Use Policy.
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Receive mail in the browser
Messages appear in your on-page inbox. We use a live connection so new mail shows up quickly; you can refresh manually if needed.
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Data expires automatically
After roughly one hour (subject to configuration), the address and its messages are removed from our systems. Plan accordingly for one-time codes only.
What GhostInbox is not
- Not a replacement for Gmail, Outlook, or work email
- Not suitable for banking, government ID, or long-term account recovery
- Not anonymous if someone else knows or guesses your address
- Not for sending outbound email (receive-only by design)
Read more: Security & data, FAQ, Acceptable Use.