Two kinds of random email
This page gives you both. At the top is a random email address with a real inbox, generated when the page loaded and ready to receive mail. Just above is a bulk random email generator that creates lists of made-up addresses for test data. Use the one that matches your job:
| You need to… | Use |
|---|
| Receive a verification code or confirmation link | The inbox at the top of the page |
| Fill a test database, CSV or spreadsheet with sample users | The bulk generator |
| Test that a form accepts valid email formats | The bulk generator |
| Check your app's real sign-up email end to end | The inbox at the top of the page |
Why the bulk addresses use example.com
The domains example.com, example.org, example.net and anything ending in .example or .test are reserved by internet standards (RFC 2606 and RFC 6761) for documentation and testing. Nobody can register them, and mail sent to them is never delivered to a real person. That makes them the safe choice for test data: if your app accidentally sends an email to a generated address, it won't spam a stranger.
Avoid making up addresses on real domains like gmail.com for test data. Random combinations often belong to real people, and test emails sent to them are unwanted mail.
How to use the bulk generator
- Choose how many addresses you need (up to 1,000).
- Pick a format: realistic first.last names, names with numbers, random letters, or plus-tagged addresses like
tester+ab12cd@example.com.
- Pick a reserved domain, or enter your own test domain.
- Click Generate, then Copy all or Download CSV.
Everything runs in your browser. The generated list isn't sent to or stored on our server.
Tips for developers and testers
- Use plus-tagged addresses on your own domain to create unlimited unique test users that still deliver to one inbox you control.
- Don't send to bulk test addresses in production. Mark test users clearly so they're excluded from real email campaigns.
- For end-to-end checks, a working inbox is required. Our guide How to Test Sign-Up and Password-Reset Emails covers which tool fits each stage.
- Check deliverability by reading the headers of a test email: How to Read Email Headers.
Using a random inbox for sign-ups
The random address at the top of this page works like any disposable email: paste it into a sign-up form and the confirmation arrives in the inbox within seconds. It lasts 5 days and has no password, so keep it to one-time sign-ups, never banking or accounts you'll need again.
Frequently asked questions
Are these random emails real?
The address at the top of the page is real and receives mail. The bulk-generated ones are not; they're valid-looking test data on reserved domains.
Can I generate random Gmail addresses?
No, and you shouldn't for test data. Random Gmail addresses may belong to real people. Use reserved domains, or plus addressing on your own Gmail (yourname+test1@gmail.com) when you need to receive the mail yourself.
Is there a limit?
The bulk tool makes up to 1,000 at a time; run it again for more. The inbox at the top can be changed as often as you like.
Is it free?
Yes, both tools are free with no sign-up.
