tmpmail

Create a temporary inbox

$ tmpmail [[-g|--generate]]

$ tmpmail

$ tmpmail [[-r|--recent]]

$ tmpmail [email_id]

$ tmpmail [[-t|--text]]

$ tmpmail [[-b|--browser]] [browser]

tmpmail [options] [address]

-d domain
    Specify the domain name to use for the temporary email address. If not specified, a default domain is used.

-s
    Show some statistics.

-q
    Suppress the output (quiet mode).

-t seconds
    Set the email address lifetime.

address
    Use specified address instead of generating a random one.

The tmpmail command provides a way to create and manage temporary email addresses.
It's primarily designed for situations where you need a disposable email address to sign up for services, avoid spam, or protect your primary email address. tmpmail simplifies the process of generating an address, receiving emails sent to it, and deleting the address when it's no longer needed.
Typically, it integrates with a mail server and provides commands to create, view, and delete temporary mailboxes, often using randomly generated names. The command often comes with features to filter, forward, or generally interact with the received messages. The main purpose of tmpmail is to improve the user's privacy and decrease the amount of undesired spam in their main inbox.

The availability and functionality of tmpmail depend heavily on the specific implementation and the server it's configured to use.
The security of the temporary email address also relies on the security measures implemented by the mail server.
Lifetime of address depends of server policy.

tmpmail often requires configuration to connect to a mail server. This configuration may involve setting up authentication credentials, specifying the mail server address, and defining how temporary email addresses are generated and managed.

When using tmpmail, it's important to consider the security implications. While it helps protect your primary email address from spam, the temporary email address itself may not be as secure.
Avoid using it for sensitive information or accounts that require strong authentication.

The concept of temporary email addresses has existed for a long time to combat spam and protect user privacy. Specific tmpmail implementations vary, but the core idea remains the same: provide a disposable email for temporary use.
Its usage became more popular as the quantity of spam emails became a bigger problem. Different implementations exists, but the goal is always the same.

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