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Brave launches email alias feature to enhance user privacy
The privacy-focused browser now allows users to create disposable email addresses that forward messages to their primary inbox.
The short version
- Brave introduced an email alias tool that lets users register for online services without revealing their actual email addresses.
- The service forwards incoming emails to a primary address after scanning for spam and viruses, then deletes the messages from Brave's servers.
- Brave currently offers users five free email aliases, with expanded access planned for Premium subscribers.
Key facts
- Brave released an email alias feature designed to prevent ad networks from tracking users across websites and to mitigate data exposure during breaches.[TechCrunch]
- Users must register an account with Brave to generate aliases via pop-ups or right-click context menus when filling out email fields on web forms.[TechCrunch]
- Brave encrypts account data at rest and stores optional user notes locally by default, utilizing end-to-end encryption if browser sync is enabled.[TechCrunch]
- Users are currently limited to five free email aliases, though Brave plans to offer additional aliases for paid Premium tier subscribers.[TechCrunch]
What remains uncertain
- Brave noted that forwarded messages may temporarily land in spam folders while the company establishes its mail provider reputation score.[TechCrunch]