They work by giving you a random email address that is available for a short time (ex. 10min) and an inbox for any messages you recieve during that time (ex. an email verification message from a Lemmy server)

I didn’t want to recommend a specific one, however Googling “temporary email” should give you several options to choose from.

  • chrisbit@cocte.au
    371·
    1 year ago

    Just don’t ever forget your password to said Lemmy instance because you won’t be able to reset it.

    • XTornado
      21·
      1 year ago

      Also be aware that sometimes the decision to reset the password is not done on your side. Sometimes due to attacks or similar website owners might decide a forced reset and that might require the email.

      • variants_of_concern@lemmy.one
        3·
        1 year ago

        I had a scare when i went to setup 2fa, I guess i only copied the last digits of the link thinking all I needed were the numbers and then I couldnt sign in, luckily I still had an open tab with my account signed in and was able to redo the 2fa before being completely signed out, with no email on the account I would have had to start over

      • kratoz29@lemmy.fmhy.ml
        6·
        1 year ago

        Yes, my dad, I created an account for him on my Vaultwarden instance, and hardly doubt he gets to use it.

      • uhu5pecht@feddit.de
        3·
        1 year ago

        You would be surprised.  I work at a IT helpdesk at a university and I think 90% of all students don’t know what password manager is. Many have them “stored” in the notes in the smartphone.

      • eroc1990@lemmy.parastor.net
        2·
        1 year ago

        Many people don’t like putting their eggs in one basket. Which I get. But imo as long as you’re properly securing everything as well as you can, most decent passwords managers are trustworthy enough.

      • Kissaki@feddit.deEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        When I first set up my password DB I forgot my master password. Fortunately that didn’t happen on my second. I still have the locked first db.

      • Elkaki123@vlemmy.net
        1·
        1 year ago

        I’m personally deeply skeptical, even if it’s from one of the most secure companies I would have a heart attack if I hear it’s hacked.

        I personally just use pen and paper, two copies, and try to do variations or new passwords for things I care about and then one common password for useless things with no credit card info.