Free email generator for secure email aliases
Most email generators don’t offer end-to-end encryption, high levels of control over your temporary email, or long-term usage. A Proton email alias gives you a temporary email address, but with control and privacy for your communications.
Set up a free Proton Mail account and create 10 free email aliases whenever you need them.
The risks of email generators
Most temporary email generators use shared public inboxes, meaning anyone who knows or guesses your generated address can read the messages sent to it. A Proton email alias is different; messages are forwarded privately to your mailbox and protected by end-to-end encryption.
Temporary email vs. email alias: Which is better?
 Email alias on Proton Mail | Temporary email generator | |
|---|---|---|
Hides your email | Yes | Yes |
Free to use | Yes | Yes |
Easy to manage | Yes | No |
End-to-end encrypted | Yes | No |
Trusted provider | Yes | No |
How to set up an email alias quickly and easily
Creating an email alias with Proton is simple. Once you’ve set up your account, it only takes a couple of seconds any time you need one. Here’s how:
Click the shield icon to the right of your inbox to open the Security Center
Click the New alias button to create one.
What’s the difference between an email alias and a temporary email?
Email aliases and temporary emails both enable you to conceal your actual email address from third parties. People often use them to block spam, protect their privacy, and keep their inbox clutter-free.
The primary difference between the two lies in the level of security they offer. An email alias from Proton Mail provides end-to-end encryption and secure account management from within your email account. Meanwhile, temporary email generators store emails on public servers, offer no password protection, and give you no way to disable or delete the address if it's compromised.
Create 10 email aliases with Proton Free, or upgrade to the Unlimited or Duo plans for unlimited email aliases.
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FAQ: Email aliases
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