The original 10 minute mail, modernised
The phrase “10 minute mail” goes back over a decade - it's the keyword most people type into Google when they need a temporary email address. The idea has always been the same: a disposable inbox that lives for ten minutes, accepts mail, and vanishes. DustMail keeps the contract intact while replacing the ad-saturated 2010s UI with something that feels like a real product.
Behind the scenes we run the inbound mail server (Haraka) and the database ourselves, so a 10 minute mail address on dustmail.net is fully delivered, not bounced or greylisted by upstream filters that flag third-party rotators.
When to pick the 10-minute window
- Two-step verification flows - Receive a code, enter it, done.
- Forum and community signups - Reading-only access without commitment.
- Newsletter signups for one article - Read the gated post without lifelong spam.
- SaaS free-trial sandboxes - Spin up a throwaway account to test a feature.
- Multi-tab signups - Open the source page and the verification email at the same time.
10 minute mail vs longer durations
Five minutes can be too tight if a verification email is delayed by a slow SMTP relay, and 30 minutes can be too long if you're worried about scrapers landing on your address. Ten minutes is the sweet spot - long enough for the email to actually arrive, short enough that nothing useful sticks. If you need a different fit, try 5 minute temp mail, 15 minute temp mail, or 30 minute temp mail.
Privacy guarantees
DustMail does not log IP addresses, does not sell data, and does not retain inbox contents past expiry. The whole point of 10 minute mail is that nothing should outlive the inbox itself - we take that literally. Read more about our approach in our privacy guide.
Frequently asked questions
Will my 10 minute mail address actually receive emails from Gmail / Outlook?
Yes. DustMail uses standard SMTP on the inbound side and is configured with proper MX records on dustmail.net (and verified custom domains). Major providers including Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, ProtonMail, and corporate Exchange servers can all deliver to a 10 minute mail inbox.
Can someone else access my 10 minute mail inbox?
Each generated address is unique and tracked client-side via your browser's localStorage. Email contents are only served back to the same browser session that created the inbox unless you explicitly share the link.
Do I need to register?
No. The 10 minute mail flow works without any account. If you want longer-lived inboxes, custom usernames, an API key, or your own domain, the dashboard is one click away on the Premium plan.