Learn how to register an email account without linking a phone number. Follow these tips to create an email account without the need for a phone number.
Most email services require you to provide a phone number when registering a new account. Many people don’t want to provide personal information, and our article will tell you about alternatives that allow you to remain anonymous.
Why you might need email without a phone number attached.
Linking a phone number to your email is necessary so that you can save your data and always restore your account password. But we will still consider the reasons why you may need to register an email without linking a phone number.
- Many users seek to minimize the amount of personal information available online to reduce the risk of data theft or unwanted marketing;
- It is not always possible to use a phone for confirmation – it may be temporarily unavailable, lost, or simply not at hand;
- To separate personal and professional communications or to register for different services, you may need multiple email addresses;
- Providing your phone number may result in receiving promotional SMS or calls;
- In some regions or with certain mobile operators, there may be problems receiving SMS confirmation messages.
Three mail services without mandatory phone number binding
Mail.com
Mail.com is an international email service that offers a wide range of email address domains such as @chef.net, @engineer.com and many more.
Website: mail.com
Tutanota
A German email service with a focus on security and privacy. Tutanota offers end-to-end encryption of all emails and stores data on servers in Germany, where strict data protection laws apply.
Peculiarities:
- Registration without being tied to a phone number;
- 1GB free storage;
- Open source and no ads;
- Support for two-factor authentication without using a phone number.
Website: tutanota.com
YOPmail
YOPmail is a disposable email service that allows you to quickly create temporary mailboxes without registering or providing personal data.
Peculiarities:
- Does not require registration or entering a phone number;
- The mailbox exists for 8 days;
- Used to protect against spam when registering on untrusted sites;
- Access to mail via web interface.
Website: yopmail.com
To start registration, enter the desired address and click “Check availability”. Then, when registering, simply leave the phone number field blank or enter a backup email address to restore access.
Tutanota
On the registration page, enter the desired address and password. There is no field for a phone number, so registration is done without it.
YOPmail
No registration required. Just come up with an address like [email protected] and use it on websites for one-time purposes.
Precautions when using mail without being linked to a phone
- Use complex and unique passwords for each email account;
- Keep your passwords in a safe place or use a password manager;
- If possible, set up 2FA through authenticator apps (e.g. Google Authenticator, Authy) to increase security without using a phone number;
- Make sure you have alternative ways to restore access to your email, such as a backup email address or passphrases;
- When using services like YOPmail, do not use them to register on important sites or to transmit confidential information, as such mailboxes are not password protected and are publicly accessible;
- Check your mailbox security settings regularly and update them if necessary.