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Temporary Email for Developer Testing

Test email functionality, user registration flows, and automated tests without managing real email accounts. Fast, reliable, and developer-friendly.

Why Developers Choose TempMailSpot

Instant Email Addresses

Generate unlimited temporary email addresses instantly without authentication. Perfect for testing user registration flows and email verification systems.

No Setup Required

No API keys, no configuration, no email server setup. Just open the page and start testing immediately. Zero friction for rapid development.

Test Email Delivery

Verify that your application's emails are being sent correctly, check formatting, test links, and validate content without cluttering real inboxes.

Clean Test Data

Avoid polluting your database with fake email addresses. Temp emails auto-expire, keeping your test data clean and realistic.

Common Testing Scenarios

User Registration & Onboarding

Test complete user registration flows including:

  • Email verification links and confirmation codes
  • Welcome email templates and personalization
  • Multi-step onboarding email sequences
  • Account activation and setup emails
// Example test flow
1. Generate temp email on TempMailSpot
2. Enter email in registration form
3. Check inbox for verification link
4. Click link and verify account activation
5. Confirm welcome email received

Password Reset & Security

Validate password reset flows and security notifications:

  • Password reset link generation and expiry
  • Security alert emails for suspicious activity
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA) code delivery
  • Login notification emails

Transaction & Notification Emails

Test all types of transactional emails:

  • Order confirmations and receipts
  • Shipping notifications and tracking updates
  • Payment confirmations and invoices
  • Subscription renewals and billing updates

Automated & Integration Testing

Integrate into your CI/CD pipeline:

  • End-to-end testing with real email verification
  • Test email deliverability and spam scores
  • Validate email templates across clients
  • Load testing with multiple concurrent users

Developer-Friendly Features

Auto-Refresh Every 10 Seconds

Inbox automatically checks for new messages, perfect for rapid testing cycles without manual refresh.

Email Export (TXT, JSON, EML)

Export emails in multiple formats for automated testing, logging, or integration with test frameworks.

Extendable Time Limits

Extend inbox lifetime as needed for longer testing sessions or debugging email delivery issues.

HTML & Plain Text View

View emails in both HTML and plain text to test rendering across different email clients.

Attachment Support

Test email attachments including PDFs, images, and documents to verify file delivery.

No Rate Limits

Generate as many temp emails as needed for comprehensive testing without hitting API limits.

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Testing Best Practices

Do's

  • ✓ Test email verification links work correctly
  • ✓ Verify email formatting across different clients
  • ✓ Check spam scores using email testing tools
  • ✓ Test edge cases (long emails, attachments, etc.)
  • ✓ Validate links and CTAs in emails work properly
  • ✓ Test email deliverability with different providers

Don'ts

  • ✗ Don't use temp email for production user accounts
  • ✗ Don't store sensitive data in test emails
  • ✗ Don't rely on temp email for long-term testing
  • ✗ Don't share temp emails with real user data
  • ✗ Don't use for financial or banking tests
  • ✗ Don't hardcode temp email addresses in tests

Ready to Start Testing?

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