OpenTrashmail

Self-Hosted

Open-source temporary email service for disposable, privacy-focused addresses

Overview

OpenTrashmail enables self-hosted temporary email addresses to avoid spam and protect privacy. It supports custom domains, auto-deletes emails/addresses after configurable periods, and offers a simple web interface. Deploy via Docker for quick setup or manual installation with PHP 7.4+/MySQL. Ideal for users who want control over their temporary email infrastructure without relying on third-party SaaS providers.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  open_trashmail:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: open-trashmail
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Create disposable temporary email addresses
Self-hostable via Docker or PHP/MySQL
Custom domain support for personalized temp addresses
Auto-expiry of emails and addresses to reduce clutter

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is OpenTrashmail hard to install?

It’s relatively easy—supports Docker for one-click deployment, or manual setup with PHP/MySQL. The GitHub repo provides clear instructions for both methods, making it accessible to users with basic server knowledge.

? Is it a good alternative to Temp-Mail.org?

Yes—OpenTrashmail offers similar temporary email functionality but is self-hosted, so you control your data. It lacks SaaS features like mobile apps but adds privacy and custom domain support.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—OpenTrashmail is open source (MIT license) with no paid tiers. You only pay for hosting costs if you choose to deploy it on a VPS or cloud server.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Communication - Email - Mail Transfer Agents

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (no third-party data collection)
⊕ No subscription fees (100% open source)
⊕ Custom domain integration
⊕ Simple web interface for easy management

Cons

⊖ Requires server hosting (VPS or local machine)
⊖ No mobile application (web-only access)
⊖ Limited advanced features compared to SaaS alternatives