If a site is hacked, your real email remains hidden.
Change the domain extension from @gmail.com to @googlemail.com . Messages still land in your standard inbox. : alex@gmail.com Temp Email : alex@googlemail.com Managing Your Temporary Addresses gmail temp mail updated
A "temp mail" (or temporary email) is a disposable email address that automatically expires after a set period. It's designed for short-term use, such as signing up for a free trial, downloading a resource, or verifying an account. It acts as a buffer between your real identity and the website you are interacting with. If a site is hacked, your real email remains hidden