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Temporary Email API for Developers

Integrate temporary email functionality into your applications with our robust API. RESTful endpoints, real-time webhooks, and enterprise-grade features.

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Powerful API Features for Developers

RESTful API

Simple HTTP endpoints with JSON responses, perfect for any programming language

Real-time Webhooks

Get instant notifications when emails arrive with customizable webhook endpoints

Secure Authentication

API key authentication with rate limiting and usage analytics

Global Infrastructure

High availability with 99.9% uptime SLA and global edge locations

Flexible Expiration

Configure email lifespans from minutes to weeks based on your needs

Team Management

Multiple API keys, usage quotas, and team collaboration features

Quick Start Code Examples

// Create a temporary email
const response = await fetch('https://api.temppostal.com/v1/emails', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    duration: '24h',
    password_protected: true
  })
});

const email = await response.json();
console.log(email.address); // temp123@disposable.me

Common API Use Cases

Testing & QA

Automate user registration testing with fresh email addresses for each test run

CI/CD Pipelines

Integrate email testing into your continuous integration workflows

Load Testing

Generate thousands of emails for stress testing email-dependent features

Demo Environments

Create realistic demo data with working email addresses

Customer Onboarding

Test onboarding flows without affecting real user emails

Email Campaigns

Test marketing campaigns before sending to real subscribers

Comprehensive API Documentation

Core Endpoints

POST

/v1/emailsCreate email

GET

/v1/emails/{id}Get email info

GET

/v1/emails/{id}/messagesList messages

DELETE

/v1/emails/{id}Delete email

Advanced Features

Webhook notifications for real-time updates
Bulk operations for high-volume use cases
Custom domains for branded emails
Rate limiting and usage analytics
SDKs for popular programming languages

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Temporary Email API FAQ

How do I get started with the Temporary Email API?

Sign up for a free account, generate an API key from your dashboard, and start making REST API calls. Our documentation includes examples in JavaScript, Python, cURL, and more.

What programming languages does the API support?

Our RESTful API works with any programming language that can make HTTP requests. We provide SDKs and examples for JavaScript/Node.js, Python, PHP, Ruby, Go, and cURL.

What are the API rate limits?

Rate limits depend on your plan: Starter (100 requests/min), Pro (1,000 requests/min), Enterprise (custom). All plans include burst allowances for temporary spikes.

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