DeepSeek's chat platform accepts email or phone signup — here's how the email verification code flow works with a temporary address.

DeepSeek's chat platform accepts either an email address or a phone number for signup, and the email route sends a numeric verification code that a disposable inbox receives without issue. This makes it a practical option if you'd rather not hand over a phone number just to try the chat interface. Keep in mind an account created with a temp address has no recovery path once that inbox expires.
How to sign up for DeepSeek with a temporary email

- Open inbox Me and copy your generated disposable address.
- Go to chat.deepseek.com, click Sign up, and choose the email option rather than phone.
- Enter your temp address and set a password, then submit.
- Switch to inbox Me — the verification code typically arrives within seconds — and enter it on the DeepSeek page.
- Your account is active immediately; you can start chatting without further steps.
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If the code doesn't arrive within a minute, check that you selected the email tab rather than the phone tab on the signup form — the two flows look similar. Some regions may see the phone-number path emphasized more prominently; the email option is still available and works the same way with a temp address. Rate limits apply to repeated signups from the same IP, so avoid rapid-fire account creation.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I sign up for DeepSeek without giving a phone number?
- Yes — DeepSeek's signup form offers an email option alongside phone. Choosing email and using a temp inbox avoids the phone-number requirement entirely.
- What if the DeepSeek verification code doesn't arrive?
- Confirm you selected the email tab rather than phone on the signup form, then wait about a minute. If nothing arrives, request a new code or try a fresh inbox Me address.
- Does DeepSeek ban accounts created with disposable emails?
- There's no indication DeepSeek bans accounts purely for using a disposable email. Rapid repeated signups from the same IP are more likely to trigger rate-limiting than the email type itself.