Frequently Asked Questions
What is smail.now?
smail.now is a temporary email service. It lets you quickly create disposable email addresses to receive emails without revealing your real inbox.
You can use it to sign up for websites, receive verification codes, or download resources while protecting your privacy.
How does it work?
- Open smail.now.
- We generate a temporary email address for you, or you pick one if supported.
- Use this address on any website or app.
- Incoming emails to that address appear in the inbox on this page.
No registration or password is required.
How long are emails kept?
smail.now is designed for short‑term use. Emails and addresses are temporary and may be deleted at any time, typically after a short retention period.
Do not treat smail.now as long‑term storage. If an email is important, copy or download it to your own device or permanent mailbox.
Can I send emails from smail.now addresses?
smail.now is mainly for receiving emails. In most cases, sending or replying from a temporary address is not supported or is heavily limited to prevent abuse.
Check the interface for any “Send” or “Reply” options. If you do not see them, sending is not available.
Do I need to create an account or log in?
No. smail.now usually works without registration.
However, because there is no personal login, anyone who knows the same generated address may be able to see incoming messages to that address. Avoid using it for sensitive communications.
Is my data private and secure?
smail.now does not guarantee strong privacy or long‑term security:
- Public by design: Temporary inboxes can be accessible to anyone who knows the address.
- Short lifetime: Emails may be deleted without notice.
- No guaranteed backups: Once deleted, emails cannot be recovered.
Never use Smailnow for confidential information such as banking, ID documents, or passwords.
Can I use smail.now for important accounts (bank, work, government)?
We strongly discourage it.
Because addresses and emails are temporary and may be visible to others, using them for critical accounts can cause you to lose access or expose sensitive information.
Use a permanent, secure personal email for any important services.
Why hasn’t my email arrived?
Common reasons include:
- The sender is delayed or blocking temporary email domains.
- The website requires you to resend the confirmation email.
- The email was treated as spam or rejected.
Try these steps:
- Wait a few minutes, then refresh the inbox.
- Resend the email from the website or app.
- Make sure you copied the address exactly with no typos.
If it still does not arrive, that sender may simply not support temporary emails.
Why did my inbox or emails disappear?
smail.now is a disposable service. Inboxes and messages can be automatically cleared when:
- They reach the maximum lifetime.
- The system needs to free up storage.
- We detect abuse or suspicious activity.
Once deleted, emails cannot be restored.
Are there any usage restrictions?
Yes. You may not use smail.now for:
- Sending spam or fraud.
- Harassment, abuse, or threats.
- Illegal activities or distributing malicious content.
We may block or remove addresses and emails that violate these rules.
Can I keep the same address forever?
No. Addresses are temporary and may expire at any time.
If you need a stable, long‑term address, use a regular email provider. Smailnow is intended only for quick, disposable use.
Who is smail.now for?
smail.now is ideal for:
- Testing or trying new online services.
- One‑time downloads or promo codes.
- Reducing marketing emails to your personal inbox.
Use it when convenience and privacy matter more than long‑term access.
I found a bug or have feedback. How can I contact you?
If you encounter problems or have suggestions, please look for a contact link or feedback form on the site. Describe your issue (what you did, what you expected, and what actually happened) so we can improve smail.now.