Welcome to CloakMail

CloakMail is a self-hosted, open-source disposable email service designed for privacy and simplicity. Generate temporary email addresses instantly without any signup or tracking.

Why CloakMail?

Instant Inboxes

No signup required — generate disposable email addresses instantly

Auto-Expiring

Emails automatically expire after configurable TTL

Zero Tracking

No cookies, no analytics, complete privacy

REST API

Full REST API with OpenAPI specification

Quick Start

Get CloakMail running with Docker:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/DreamsHive/cloakmail.git
cd cloakmail

# Configure environment
cp .env.example .env

# Start with Docker
docker compose up -d

CloakMail will be available at http://localhost:5173 (Web UI) and http://localhost:3000 (API).

Key Features

Feature	Description
No Authentication	Generate inboxes instantly without signup
Auto-Expiring	Configurable TTL for automatic cleanup
Zero Tracking	No cookies, analytics, or IP logging
Built-in SMTP	Receives emails directly without third-party providers
Self-Hosted	Complete control over your data and infrastructure
REST API	Fully documented OpenAPI spec with typed endpoints
Modern Web UI	Clean interface built with SvelteKit and Tailwind CSS
Docker-Ready	Single command deployment with Docker Compose

Architecture

CloakMail consists of three main components:

SMTP Server — Receives incoming emails on port 25
REST API — Provides programmatic access to inboxes and emails
Web UI — User-friendly interface for managing temporary inboxes

Next Steps

Installation — Set up CloakMail on your server
Quick Start — Create your first disposable inbox
Configuration — Customize your instance
API Reference — Integrate with your applications

Introduction