Quick Start Guide

How to Use fake.legal

Get a private, disposable inbox in seconds — no sign-up, no personal data, no hassle. Follow these 5 simple steps.

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Auto-generated

Your inbox is ready the moment you arrive

As soon as you open fake.legal, a unique temporary email address is automatically created for you — no account, no password, no personal information required. It's completely anonymous and ready to use instantly.

You'll see your address displayed in the large email box. Simply click "Copy" to copy it to your clipboard and paste it wherever you need it.

Your address is private — only you can see it in your browser. No one else has access.

fake.legal homepage showing the auto-generated email address

One-click copy

Optional

Pick a custom name & domain

Want something more memorable? Use the custom name field at the bottom of the page to type any username you like. Then click the domain dropdown to choose from multiple available domains — including @fake.legal, @imgui.de, @pulsewebmenu.de, and more.

Once you've chosen your name and domain, click the blue "+" button to activate it as your new inbox.

Switching domains is great if a specific service blocks one — just pick another!

Custom name input and domain picker dropdown

4 domains available

Manage your inbox

Generate a new address or refresh anytime

Need a fresh start? Hit "Generate New" to instantly create a brand-new random email address. This is useful when you want a different identity for each service you sign up for.

Already waiting for an email? Click "Refresh" to check for new messages without reloading the whole page. You can also adjust the expiry time using the "Expires in" dropdown.

You can set the expiry from 15 minutes up to several hours — perfect for longer sign-up flows.

Generate New and Refresh buttons below the email address

Instant refresh

Anti-abuse protection

Complete the quick verification

When generating a new address or performing certain actions, you may see a Quick Verification prompt. This is a simple math question (e.g. 2 + 1 = ?) designed to prevent bots from abusing the service.

Just type the answer and click "Verify" — it takes less than 3 seconds and keeps the service fast and reliable for everyone.

This lightweight check protects the service — no CAPTCHA images, no frustrating puzzles.

Quick Verification modal with a simple math problem

Bot-free service

Receive emails

Wait for your mail — it arrives automatically

After copying your address and using it to sign up for a service, head back to fake.legal. The Messages section will show "Waiting for mail…" while your inbox is live and listening.

As soon as an email arrives, it will appear here instantly. Click on any message to read the full content — including confirmation links, verification codes, and more.

Emails are automatically deleted after your chosen expiry time. No cleanup needed!

Messages section showing 'Waiting for mail...' state

Real-time delivery

You're all set — start protecting your privacy

No sign-up. No personal data. Just a clean, private inbox whenever you need one.

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