Question 1

What is MinuteMail?

Accepted Answer

MinuteMail is a temporary email platform that provides disposable email addresses for short-term use. Create instant mailboxes through our web interface or programmatic API without needing a permanent email account.

Question 2

How long do MinuteMail temporary email addresses last?

Accepted Answer

Mailboxes have a configurable lifetime between 1 and 60 minutes. When a mailbox expires, all messages and attachments are automatically and permanently deleted.

Question 3

What happens to my emails when the mailbox expires?

Accepted Answer

All messages and attachments are permanently deleted when your mailbox expires. MinuteMail is designed for ephemeral email usage with no message recovery possible.

Question 4

Can I reuse the same email address after it expires?

Accepted Answer

Yes, through our archiving feature. Archive a mailbox to reserve the email address. When reactivated, you receive the same address with a new empty mailbox - previous messages are never retained.

Question 5

Does MinuteMail support custom domains?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Configure your own domain for temporary mailboxes by adding MX and TXT verification records to your DNS. Custom domains are available on Pro and Team plans.

Question 6

How do I access MinuteMail programmatically?

Accepted Answer

MinuteMail provides a full REST API with an official Python SDK. Generate API keys from your dashboard to authenticate and integrate disposable email into your applications and automation workflows.

Question 7

Can I manage multiple mailboxes at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Manage up to 3 mailboxes on Free, 10 on Hobbyist, and 50 on Pro plans simultaneously. Access all mailboxes from a unified dashboard with real-time message tracking.

Question 8

What is the difference between archived and active mailboxes?

Accepted Answer

Active mailboxes receive emails with a 1-60 minute TTL. Archived mailboxes only preserve the email address - all messages are deleted. Reactivating creates a new empty mailbox with the same address.

Question 9

How do API keys work in MinuteMail?

Accepted Answer

Generate API keys from your dashboard with customizable scopes, optional domain restrictions, and expiration dates. Use these keys to authenticate REST API requests for mailbox and message management.

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