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Steam noreply@steampowered.com

Your Steam Guard login code

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Hi nightfox_217,

Someone is signing in to Steam with your account name and password. Enter this Steam Guard code to complete the sign-in:

K4T9X
Account name
nightfox_217
Expires
Valid for 15 minutes. Can be used once.

If this wasn't you, change your password. Never share this code with anyone.

This is a demo email from Inboxswap to show how messages appear. It is not affiliated with Steam or Valve.

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“Switched phones? It’s still the same inbox.”

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Auto-refresh

Messages arrive automatically.

Your inbox keeps checking for new messages and updates the list when they arrive. Delivery speed depends on the sender. Auto-refresh does not mean every platform accepts temporary addresses.

  • Filling out a sign-up form? Copy the address, switch back to the game, and click “Send verification code.” Then return here to check your inbox.
  • Nothing after a few minutes? Make sure you copied the full address, then click refresh above the message list. If the platform doesn't accept temporary addresses, use an email account you control long-term.
Recoverable

Switch devices. Keep the same inbox.

Your access details stay in this browser, so refreshing the page won't change your address before it expires. Opening the page on another device does not bring this inbox with you.

  • Good for: Signing up on your computer and checking messages on your phone, or stepping away and returning for follow-up emails before the address expires.
  • Not for: Long-term recovery for your primary account. Once the address expires, you replace it, or delete it, the recovery link can't restore the old inbox.
Lifespan

See how much time is left. Add more when needed.

New addresses start with 3 hours. Near expiry, click “Add 3 hours” to extend it. Check the live countdown next to the address, and don't rely on a temporary address as a permanent inbox.

+3 hours Each successful extension adds 3 hours
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Expires permanently A recovery link can't restore an expired inbox
Plan your inbox lifespan How long does a temporary email last, and how do you recover it?
Which should you choose?

Temporary address or a separate email account?

Both are useful. The key question is whether you'll need this email to recover your account later.

Use a temporary address

  • Good forTrying a new game or exploring a forum or community when you only need one or two verification codes.
  • Good forKeeping future promotions and marketing emails out of your primary inbox.
  • Not forA main account with purchases, skins, or paid content—you'll still need access to email to reset its password.
Get an address from your inbox

Set up a separate email account

  • Good forA game account you plan to keep using, with a reliable way to reset your password.
  • Good forUsing one backup email across multiple platforms to manage security alerts in one place.
  • Trade-offYou need to sign up, protect your login details, and clear out unwanted messages yourself.
Want to keep your primary email private? Try email forwarding

Shared inbox or private address? Inboxes aren't publicly listed here. Anyone with your browser credentials or recovery link can access yours. Treat the link like a key and only share it with yourself.

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Frequently asked questions

Before you get a code, here's what to know.

Didn't find your answer? Email us at support@inboxswap.com.

Can I get back to my temporary inbox after closing the page?

Yes, while the address is still active. Reopen the page in the same browser to return to your inbox if your access details are still saved. On another device, open the recovery link you saved earlier. You can't recover an inbox after it expires or you replace the address.

How long does a temporary email last?

New addresses start with 3 hours, and the countdown next to the address shows the exact time remaining. Each successful click on “Add 3 hours” adds 3 hours. To keep using the address, extend it before it expires and check that the countdown updates.

What should I do if I don't receive a verification code?

Wait a minute and check that you copied the full address, then click refresh above the message list. Avoid requesting codes repeatedly, as the sender may rate-limit them. If the service doesn't accept temporary domains, follow its rules and use an email account you control long-term.

Can I use the inbox on another device?

This browser keeps the inbox until it expires. Opening the page on another phone or computer does not bring this inbox with you. For mail you need to keep, use an email account you control.

Can I use this as the recovery email for my main gaming account?

We don't recommend it. Once a temporary address expires, password reset emails can no longer reach that inbox. Use an email account you control long-term for important accounts. Email forwarding also depends on keeping your real email account and login details secure, so it shouldn't be your only recovery method.

Do I need to sign up or enter any details?

No sign-up is needed for a temporary email address. Open the home page and an address will be assigned. Demo messages show how the interface works; they aren't real incoming emails. Email forwarding requires you to verify and sign in with a real email account.

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