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Brave adds five free email aliases for web sign-ups
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Brave’s browser now lets users create up to five disposable email addresses that forward messages to a verified inbox and can be turned off if they start receiving spam.
The aliases shield the primary email address from websites that request it during sign-up. By limiting reuse of a single address across services, the feature reduces the value of any exposed alias and hinders cross-site tracking. However, the protection depends on the Brave account; losing access to that account could disrupt forwarding of all alias mail.
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Users can create up to five email aliases at no cost that forward to a verified primary address.
Each alias can be disabled individually if it starts receiving unwanted mail.
Alias notes are stored locally on the device and, if sync is used, are encrypted end-to-end between devices.
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Brave’s browser now offers a built-in email alias service that lets users generate up to five disposable addresses. These aliases forward incoming mail to a primary address that the user verifies when creating a Brave account. Each alias can be turned off individually if it begins to receive spam or appears in a breach. The feature is accessed through the browser’s settings and requires a right-click on a website’s email field to create a new alias.
To use the service a user must first create or sign in to a free Brave account and confirm the real email address where forwarded messages should arrive. Aliases are not enabled automatically for existing users; they must be activated manually. Managing aliases involves visiting the Autofill & passwords section of the browser. The forwarding process requires Brave to handle each message, perform spam and virus filtering, and then delete the message from its servers within seconds.
The current offering caps the number of aliases at five, which may be insufficient for heavy users. Protection depends on the continued availability of the Brave account; losing access could disrupt delivery of all alias mail. Brave has not published independent data on delivery latency, spam-filter accuracy, or exact retention when filtering fails. The company notes that future expansions will be part of a Premium plan, but details such as pricing and additional controls remain unspecified.
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