Email privacy is mostly process. Small habits can reduce spam and phishing exposure over time.
12 practical tips
- Use unique email aliases for different services.
- Use temporary email for low-value sign-ups.
- Never reuse passwords between inbox-linked accounts.
- Enable two-factor authentication on your primary email.
- Review account recovery options every quarter.
- Unsubscribe from irrelevant newsletters.
- Avoid posting your real email in public forums.
- Use separate addresses for work, personal, and testing.
- Do not open unknown attachments on primary devices.
- Check sender domains before clicking links.
- Audit old accounts and remove ones you no longer use.
- Store critical records in a password manager.
Where temporary email fits
Temporary email is ideal for trial accounts, one-time verification codes, and quick downloads. For long-term accounts, use your primary inbox with 2FA and recovery controls. See /about-pro for recoverable inboxes.