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What it is

EmailOnDeck provides temporary email addresses for sign-ups, confirmations, and privacy protection. A free address typically remains available for hours, often most of the day, but closing the browser or clearing cookies can end access sooner. Free users can send messages only to other EmailOnDeck addresses; Pro users can send anonymous email to anyone. Messages support viewing or downloading attachments. Chrome and Firefox extensions create disposable addresses, and free iPhone and Android apps are available. The browser-based Spy Pixel Scanner says pasted email source stays on the device rather than being uploaded or stored. Pro API access covers address creation and deletion, domain lists, message counts, headers, and raw messages, with a documented limit of 25,000 calls per day; sending through the API is unavailable. API use requires an active Pro account and a 40-character private key. Plans include an ad-supported free option and Pro payments listed at 0.00 BTC or 0.03 ETH, each extending access for 30 days.

Spec sheet

What it does
EmailOnDeck creates disposable temporary email addresses for sign-ups, downloads, trials and verification messages.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Purpose
EmailOnDeck provides fast, free temporary email addresses for sign-ups, confirmations and privacy protection.Read 1 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
API
The Pro API supports creating and deleting addresses, listing domains, counting messages, viewing headers and retrieving raw messages; the documented daily limit is 25,000 calls and sending email is unavailable via API.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pro.emailondeck.com
Mobile apps
EmailOnDeck offers free iPhone and Android apps.Read 1 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Security
The site uses HTTPS, email servers use TLS, and its hosting facility is stated to be SOC 2 Type II and PCI-DSS certified.Read 1 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Support
EmailOnDeck directs users to contact it when messages display incorrectly or the service does not work on a site.Read 1 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Address lifetime
The FAQ says a normal address usually lasts most of the day, commonly more than an hour, and may disappear sooner if cookies or the browser session are cleared.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Android app
The Google Play listing describes push notifications, verification-code copying, attachments, raw headers and an on-device archive; it shows 1K+ downloads.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
API access requirement
API access requires an active EmailOnDeck Pro account and a 40-character private API key.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pro.emailondeck.com
API availability
An authenticated PRO API is available at api.emailondeck.com/api.php using a private token.Read 14 Oct 2026 · pro.emailondeck.com
API operations
Documented API actions include creating and deleting addresses, listing domains and addresses, counting messages, viewing headers and retrieving raw messages.Read 14 Oct 2026 · pro.emailondeck.com
API quota
The default API allowance is 25,000 calls per day, with higher limits available by upgrade.Read 14 Oct 2026 · pro.emailondeck.com
API request methods
The API documentation shows both GET and POST requests and provides cURL examples.Read 14 Oct 2026 · pro.emailondeck.com
API SDKs
The public API documentation describes HTTP endpoints and cURL but does not list SDK packages.Read 14 Oct 2026 · pro.emailondeck.com
Attachments
Users can view or download email attachments from the message view.Read 1 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Automatic deletion
The homepage says emails are continuously and securely deleted.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Browser extensions
EmailOnDeck provides Chrome and Firefox extensions; the FAQ says the Chrome extension only requests access to emailondeck.com and does not read browsing history.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Chrome extension users
The Chrome Web Store lists 20,000 users and version 1.0.1 updated March 17, 2023.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Company headquarters
Google Play lists Lucid LX LLC at 101 Rainbow Dr #4055, Livingston, Texas 77399-9301, United States.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Company legal owner
The terms state that the website is owned and operated by Lucid LX LLC.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Data handling
The terms say temporary email data and logs are continuously deleted and backups are not kept.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Data retention
EmailOnDeck says it continuously wipes servers and logs, keeps no backups, and overwrites deleted disks with zeros before reuse.Read 1 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Expiration
A free temporary email usually lasts most of the day and should last more than an hour, but closing the browser or clearing cookies can end access sooner.Read 1 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Free sending
Free users can send email only to other EmailOnDeck addresses.Read 1 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Free sending limit
The FAQ says free users can send only to other EmailOnDeck addresses.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Independent security criticism
Email Hippo reported in 2016 that an EmailOnDeck alias domain was listed by Spamhaus and that a pop-under promoted a binary-options scam.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailhippo.com
Legal owner
The website is owned and operated by Lucid LX LLC.Read 1 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Licence
The terms identify Lucid LX LLC as owner and grant users a limited, non-transferable right to use the site; no open-source licence is provided.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Limit: Bitcoin-only payment
TechRadar reports that PRO payment is accepted only in Bitcoin.Read 14 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
Limit: blocked sites
Fone.tips reports that some websites detect and block EmailOnDeck addresses.Read 14 Oct 2026 · fone.tips
Limit: free sending
TechRadar notes that free users can email only other EmailOnDeck users.Read 14 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
Limit: recovery and billing complaints
PissedConsumer summarizes complaints about failed recovery, billing disputes, refunds and slow support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · pissedconsumer.com
Limit: refunds
The terms say purchases are final and unused services are not refunded even if the site goes down or stops operating.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Limit: throttling
The terms allow traffic throttling or bans based on IP, address, domain, account and mailing frequency, including for paid customers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Message attachments
The FAQ says received attachments can be viewed or downloaded from the message display.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
No registration
The service is available without an account or personal details.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Praise: simplicity
TechRadar praises EmailOnDeck's simple two-step process and customizable addresses.Read 14 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
Praise: spam avoidance
Fone.tips says the service is useful for avoiding spam and requires no registration.Read 14 Oct 2026 · fone.tips
PRO sending
PRO allows sending to arbitrary recipients, while adding the sender IP to headers and requiring proof of work for each send.Read 14 Oct 2026 · pro.emailondeck.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Chrome Web Store
4.8 out of 5 from 52 ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Rating on PissedConsumer
1.2 out of 5 from 2 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · pissedconsumer.com
Rating on Trustpilot
3.3 out of 5 from 6 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · uk.trustpilot.com
Recovery
Address recovery requires a valid token and is only possible before the address is wiped, which usually occurs within a few days.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Security claims
The FAQ states HTTPS access, TLS email servers, and hosting facilities certified to SOC 2 Type II and PCI-DSS.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Self-hosting
The reviewed official pages provide a hosted service and API but no self-hosting package or deployment instructions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · pro.emailondeck.com
Spam protection
EmailOnDeck positions temporary addresses as a way to keep spam away from a personal inbox.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Spy Pixel Scanner
The free scanner analyzes pasted raw email source in the browser and reports tracking pixels and a privacy score.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
Support and SLA
The terms provide no service-level agreement and describe uptime as best effort.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com
System requirements
The iPhone app requires iOS 15.1 or later and is listed for iPhone and iPod touch.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Two-step creation
The website says users obtain an address in two steps by completing the process and selecting Get Email.Read 14 Oct 2026 · emailondeck.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Forever 1 email at a time · ad supported · private emails · logs securely wiped · no recurring charges Read 14 Oct 2026 · pro.emailondeck.com
PRO Free One-time payment extends access 30 days 100+ emails at a time · no ads · send emails · custom addresses · saved addresses · exclusive domains · API access · private emails · logs wiped Read 14 Oct 2026 · pro.emailondeck.com
PRO (Bitcoin) Free each payment extends access 30 days no ads · 100+ emails at a time · send emails · custom addresses · save addresses · exclusive domains · API access Read 1 Oct 2026 · pro.emailondeck.com
PRO (Ethereum) 0.03 ETH, paid once each payment extends access 30 days no ads · 100+ emails at a time · send emails · custom addresses · save addresses · exclusive domains · API access Read 1 Oct 2026 · pro.emailondeck.com
Mobile app Unlock $2.99, paid once One-time purchase; no subscription Removes ads · up to 10 active inboxes · custom address names · full archive access Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Recovery Priced on request Varies; may require PRO Requires valid email token · address must not yet be wiped Read 14 Oct 2026 · pro.emailondeck.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free iPhone and Android apps are available.
  • Attachments can be viewed or downloaded.
  • Chrome and Firefox extensions create disposable addresses.
  • Pro API documents a 25,000-call daily limit.

Limits

  • Free sending is limited to EmailOnDeck addresses.
  • Free inbox access lasts hours and can end sooner.
  • API access requires an active Pro account.
  • API cannot send email.

Who it suits

EmailOnDeck suits people who need temporary inboxes for sign-ups or confirmations across web and mobile. Its free sending limit and short-lived addresses may matter to users who need to send externally or retain messages.

EmailOnDeck in depth

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EmailOnDeck is a disposable-email service built for short-lived inboxes, with web, mobile, browser-extension, and API access. It suits people who need to receive a quick confirmation without sharing a personal address; its brief inbox lifetime and restricted free sending make it a poor choice for ongoing correspondence.

Overview

EmailOnDeck’s main strength is the range of ways to create and use temporary addresses, from a browser or phone to a Chrome or Firefox extension. The trade-off is that an inbox is not a reliable place to keep a message: free access usually lasts hours, and closing the browser or clearing cookies can end it sooner. Use it for disposable sign-ups and confirmations, not messages you may need to retrieve later.

Key features

Free users can keep one email active at a time and send only to other EmailOnDeck addresses. Pro supports 100 or more addresses at once, custom and saved addresses, exclusive domains, and anonymous sending to anyone. That makes Pro more useful for managing multiple temporary identities or sending outside the service, though outbound email is not supported through the API.

Messages can include attachments that users may view or download. The free Spy Pixel Scanner runs in the browser and says pasted email source is not uploaded or stored. EmailOnDeck uses HTTPS and TLS; it says it continuously wipes servers and logs, keeps no backups, and overwrites deleted disks before reuse. Its hosting facility is stated to be SOC 2 Type II and PCI-DSS certified.

The Pro API can create and delete addresses, list domains, count messages, view headers, and retrieve raw messages, subject to a documented limit of 25,000 calls per day. Access requires an active Pro account and a 40-character private API key. That is a broad set of inbox-management operations, but not a way to send email programmatically.

The free Chrome extension says it requests access only to emailondeck.com, rather than browsing history or all websites. Free iPhone and Android apps extend access beyond the desktop browser. EmailOnDeck directs users to contact it if messages display incorrectly or the service fails on a site.

Pricing

Free: free, billed forever. It is ad supported, allows one email at a time, and includes private emails and securely wiped logs. This fits occasional receiving, but the short-lived inbox and EmailOnDeck-only sending restriction rule it out for users who need dependable retention or outside recipients.

PRO (Bitcoin): free, with each payment extending access 30 days. It removes ads and adds 100 or more emails at a time, sending, custom and saved addresses, exclusive domains, and API access. PRO (Ethereum): 0.03 ETH, paid once, also extending access 30 days per payment, with the same listed features. Both plans suit heavier use; API access requires an active Pro account. The Bitcoin plan’s stated amount is zero, while the Ethereum plan is denominated in ETH.

Platforms

EmailOnDeck supports web, Android, iOS, browser extensions, and API access. Its Chrome and Firefox extensions and free mobile apps make it practical for people who want disposable addresses away from a desktop, while the API is reserved for Pro users.

Who it's for

EmailOnDeck is a good fit for people who want short-term inboxes for sign-ups, confirmations, or privacy, especially if they value extension and mobile access or need attachments. Choose Pro if you need multiple addresses, anonymous sending to outside recipients, or the inbox-management API. Look elsewhere if you need to keep messages beyond a few hours or use the free plan to send to ordinary external addresses.

Pros and cons

Pros: Web, extension, and free mobile access give users several ways to create disposable addresses.

Pros: Attachments can be viewed or downloaded, and the free browser-based scanner says it does not upload or store pasted source.

Pros: Pro combines higher address capacity, custom addresses, outside sending, and API access.

Cons: Inbox access usually lasts only hours and may end sooner if the browser closes or cookies are cleared.

Cons: Free sending is limited to other EmailOnDeck addresses, so it cannot serve as a general outbound mailbox.

Cons: The API cannot send email, despite supporting address and message operations.

Alternatives

For broader browsing, compare the Disposable Email Services and Temporary Email Services lists.

MailTub is free and supports Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosting, web, and Windows; choose it if those platform options or self-hosting matter more than EmailOnDeck’s stated feature set.

SecureTempMail offers a free plan and a Premium plan at $39 a year, with up to 30-day retention, private domains, attachment downloads, no ads, inbox history, and search. Prefer it if longer retention and searchable history matter more than EmailOnDeck’s short-lived inboxes.

Mailinator has free and paid options, API and web access, and a Verified Pro plan with unlimited private inboxes, one private domain, and 10MB permanent storage. Consider it if permanent storage and private inbox capacity are priorities.

Temp-Mail.org has Android, API, extension, iOS, and web access; its free plan stores messages for up to 1–2 hours and is receive-only, while Premium monthly costs $10 a month. Choose it if its platform range fits, or compare paid access if you need more than receive-only free use.

MailDrop offers API and web access, with a free tier capped at 300 requests per day and one mailbox per 24 hours; its Starter plan costs $5 a month and includes 30,000 requests per month and 10 mailboxes per 24 hours. It may suit readers who prefer explicit request and mailbox quotas.

Mohmal is web-only, with a free plan that includes three inbox records, three saved messages, and attachment viewing. Its Standard plan costs $4.99 a month; consider it if saved messages matter more than EmailOnDeck’s broader platform access.

Emailnator offers API and web access, no-sign-up public inboxes, up to 100 addresses at once, and message deletion after 24 hours on its free tier. Choose it if that address capacity and retention window better fit your needs.

TempMailPortal is free, has Android and web access, and messages expire within up to 24 hours. It is another option for users seeking free temporary inboxes on those platforms.

Verdict

EmailOnDeck is best for people who need disposable addresses for brief receiving tasks and want browser, extension, or mobile access. Its Pro tier adds meaningful capacity, outside sending, and inbox-management API operations. Choose another service if you need messages to remain accessible beyond hours, or if free outbound email is essential.

Verdict

EmailOnDeck covers temporary inboxes, extensions, mobile apps, and attachment access, with additional sending and API capabilities on Pro. Check the short inbox lifetime and free sending restriction against your needs.

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