10 Uses for a Disposable Email Address

Disposable email isn't just for dodging spam. Here are ten everyday uses.

1. Free trials without the follow-up marketing barrage.
2. One-time downloads behind an email wall.
3. Coupon and discount codes that arrive by email.
4. Forum and community sign-ups you'll use once.
5. App and software testing — see our QA testing guide.
6. Wi-Fi captive portals that demand an address.
7. Beta waitlists and early-access lists.
8. Contest and giveaway entries (notorious spam sources).
9. Reading paywalled or "register to continue" articles.
10. Protecting your identity on low-trust sites.

Each of these keeps your real inbox clean and your identity compartmentalized. Grab an address and try one today.