Hide My Email - Open Source Extension

Product Introduction

1. Hide My Email is an open-source browser extension that generates unique, randomized email addresses to forward messages to a user’s primary inbox without exposing their real email.
2. The extension prioritizes user privacy by operating as a client-only tool, ensuring no personal data is stored or transmitted to external servers, while leveraging Cloudflare Email Routes for secure email forwarding.

Main Features

1. The extension enables instant creation of up to 200 disposable email addresses through Cloudflare Email Routes, allowing users to maintain anonymity across online services.
2. It integrates directly with Cloudflare’s infrastructure, requiring users to configure their own domain and email routing settings for full control over email forwarding rules.
3. The tool supports cross-platform compatibility with Chrome and Firefox, offering a consistent experience across operating systems without requiring additional software.

Problems Solved

1. It addresses the risk of email-based spam and data breaches by replacing real email addresses with disposable aliases during online sign-ups or form submissions.
2. The extension serves privacy-conscious users, developers, and organizations seeking to minimize exposure of primary email addresses while maintaining communication workflows.
3. Typical scenarios include registering for limited-time services, avoiding spam from e-commerce platforms, and testing applications without compromising personal email accounts.

Unique Advantages

1. Unlike proprietary solutions like Apple’s Hide My Email, this extension is fully open-source, allowing users to audit the codebase and self-host the tool without vendor lock-in.
2. The integration with Cloudflare Email Routes provides enterprise-grade email delivery reliability and advanced routing configurations not available in simpler alias generators.
3. By operating as a client-side extension with zero data collection, it eliminates privacy concerns associated with third-party email forwarding services that store user metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Do I need a Cloudflare account to use this extension? Yes, the extension requires a Cloudflare account with a registered domain and configured Email Routing rules to handle email forwarding to your primary inbox.
2. Is my email data stored or monitored by the extension? No, the extension operates entirely client-side, with all email routing handled directly through Cloudflare’s infrastructure without intermediary data processing.
3. Can I use this extension on multiple browsers? The extension is compatible with Chrome and Firefox, with build configurations provided for both browsers, but requires separate installation on each.
4. What happens if I reach the 200-email limit? Cloudflare’s Email Routing service allows up to 1,000 recipients per domain, but the extension enforces a 200-alias limit to prevent domain reputation issues, requiring manual cleanup of unused addresses.
5. How does this compare to paid email masking services? It provides equivalent functionality without subscription costs by leveraging Cloudflare’s free Email Routing tier, though users must manage their own domain configuration.