| Feature | Gmail (Permanent) | Temp Mail (Disposable) | |---------|------------------|------------------------| | | Requires phone, personal info, password | One click, completely anonymous | | Lifespan | Permanent (until deleted) | Minutes to hours (or manual refresh) | | Inbox access | Persistent, searchable | Temporary, usually no search | | Sending emails | Yes | No (receive only) | | Security | High (Google’s protection) | Low (shared domains, public inbox risk) | | Best for | Banking, work, social media, official signups | Avoiding spam, one-time downloads, testing |