Productivity: Keep Newsletters Out of Your Life

When this is the right tool

Temporary email shines for low‑risk signups, gated downloads, quick trials, and community checks. For anything critical (banking, recovery, payroll), use a permanent address with 2FA. Treat temp addresses as disposable: assume messages may be delayed, filtered, or blocked by some services.

Step‑by‑step

1. Open Discardy and generate an address. Keep the tab active; some codes expire quickly.
2. Complete the sign‑up. If you don’t see a message, use the site’s “resend code” option.
3. Still missing? Switch network (mobile hotspot vs Wi‑Fi) and try again—some sites rate‑limit by IP.
4. Copy codes instead of clicking links. If you must click, hover to inspect the target first.
5. When done, let the address expire or manually reset the timer from the Discardy controls.

Gotchas & how to avoid them

• Provider blocks: Some services block disposable domains. Use an alias or a unique sub‑address instead.
• Slow delivery: Try a resend and wait 60–90 seconds. Flip networks if it still doesn’t land.
• Short expiry codes: Generate the email after the site asks for it to maximize freshness.
• Attachments/HTML: Prefer plain codes over links. For attachments, consider a burner cloud link.

Checklist

• Non‑critical signup? ✅ Temp mail is fine.
• Need account recovery later? ❌ Don’t use disposable addresses.
• Expect delays? ⏱️ Have a backup address ready.
• Use codes, not links, when in doubt.

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