Firefox Relay is a free service that provides masked email addresses to help protect your real email address from spam and unwanted messages. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use Firefox Relay:
Sign up: Go to the Firefox Relay website and create an account.
Generate a masked email: Click on "Create a new alias" and enter a prefix for your masked email address.
Get your masked email address: Firefox Relay generates a unique masked email address (e.g., prefix@mozmail.com).
Use your masked email address: Use this address when signing up for services, newsletters, or any situation where you don't want to share your real email address.
Forwarded emails: Any emails sent to your masked address will be forwarded to your real email address (which you set up during registration).
Manage your aliases: Log in to your Firefox Relay account to view, edit, or delete your masked email addresses.
Key features of Firefox Relay include:
- Unlimited masked email addresses
- Email forwarding to your real email address
- Ability to reply from masked emails
- Option to set expiration dates for masked emails
- Integration with Firefox browser (optional)
To use Firefox Relay effectively:
- Use masked emails for non-essential sign-ups
- Avoid using masked emails for important accounts or services
- Regularly clean up expired or unused masked emails
- Consider using Firefox Relay with the Firefox browser for added convenience
By using Firefox Relay, you can protect your real email address from spam and unwanted messages while still receiving important emails.