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addy.io (AnonAddy)

addy.io (formerly AnonAddy) provides free, open-source email aliasing to protect your real email address from spam and tracking. · addy.io · Security

Overview

addy.io (formerly AnonAddy) is an open-source email aliasing service that lets you create unlimited standard aliases to protect your real email address from spam and tracking. The free tier is suitable for individuals who want basic email privacy and are comfortable with bandwidth limits. It's easy to set up and ideal for students, indie users, or anyone needing simple, privacy-focused email forwarding.

Good fit

Use AnonAddy when you want to shield your real email from spam or tracking while signing up for online services.

  • privacy-conscious users
  • open-source advocates
  • students

Not a fit

Avoid if you need more than 10MB of monthly bandwidth or custom domains without upgrading to a paid plan.

  • need custom domains
  • require high email bandwidth
  • large teams
Quickstart · 5 steps
  1. Sign up for a free AnonAddy account at https://anonaddy.com.
  2. Verify your email address and log in to the dashboard.
  3. Add your real email as a recipient.
  4. Create a new alias or use a generated alias for signups.
  5. Forward emails from aliases to your real inbox.

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