Sometimes, you don't have control over an email address data breach. Nowadays, almost every app and website requires your email address. The good news is, you don't have to use your own email address.
Mozilla has a great tool that you can use to protect your address from being a target. Effectively, you can replace your real email address with a disposable one. Here's how Firefox Relay helps you to protect your email security.
What Is Firefox Relay?
Firefox Relay is a service that allows you to protect the privacy of your email. Firefox Relay works as a forwarding system for your emails. If you are tired of trying to stop spam emails in Gmail and getting your data breached, this is the solution for you.
You can generate email aliases instead of using your original email address. This allows you to hide your real email address and protect yourself from hackers and unwanted mail.
Signing Up For a New Service
Once you have signed up for Firefox Relay, the relevant icon will appear as you browse the internet. When sites ask for your email address, you can select the icon to generate a new address that ends in @relay.firefox.com.
If you want to sign up for different services, Firefox Relay works as a tool that helps you create temporary email addresses. You only need to use your real email in rare circumstances, i.e. when you run out of aliases (you're limited to five), and when typical emails are expected to be larger than 150 KB.
With Firefox Relay, you can still receive notifications and reset accounts in your email. The best part about using this Firefox feature is that you have control over what comes into your Inbox.
How to Use Firefox Relay
To access Firefox Relay, follow these simple steps:
- Go to https://relay.firefox.com/.
- Sign in with your Firefox account.
- Add all the necessary sign-in details.
- Once you are signed in, add Firefox Relay as an extension.
Creating an email alias is as simple as clicking the blue Generate New Alias button.
You can also delete the email alias by clicking the upward-facing arrow within your alias email box.
Use a Disposable Email Address
Firefox Relay is effective as an add-on to your account. But what if you don't use Firefox? Do you really need to create an account just to protect your real email address? What if it's solely to sign up for one service?
Fortunately, that is not the only service available for you to use. Some alternatives can help you create disposable email addresses, so do a bit of research and pick the right one for you.