Ask HN: Seeking a Self-Hosted Disposable Email Solution
I’m looking to escape the endless spam that comes with using a single email address. Apple’s Hide My Email has been helpful, but I’m ready for something I can control entirely, and perhaps is easier to work with. Here’s what I’m aiming for:
• Self-hosted solution (I have a domain, IP, and experience with email hosting)
• Disposable email addresses (like 10minutemail.net, but self-hosted)
• No user accounts (keeping it simple)
• Virtual mailboxes based on the local part of the email address
• Ability to pre-define addresses or accept all incoming mail
• Lightweight UI (I can add auth myself)
• IMAP access is a nice-to-have, but not required
I'll be adding Postfix for added security on the inbound so I don’t need a full MTA. If there's a webmail client can meet these needs, I am open to it.
Has anyone tackled something similar? Are there any reliable solutions I’m overlooking?
I’d love to hear about any experiences—did it solve your problems or just create new ones? And for those sticking with services like Hide My Email, what’s keeping you there?
Looking forward to your thoughts!