FIELD NOTES / 2026

Turn email exposure into a choice you can manage

Passkeys and AI agents are changing how sign-ups work, but recovery emails, notifications, and marketing messages still land in your inbox. Use these practical tiers to decide when to go disposable, when to forward, and when to keep an address long term.

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Account recoveryAug 18, 2026 · 9 min read

How to tier recovery email after passkeys go mainstream

Passwordless sign-in does not mean there is no recovery path. Place disposable addresses, forwarding aliases, and your primary inbox in the right tier based on account impact, recovery time, and device migration.

Identity isolationAug 8, 2026 · 10 min read

How to protect email privacy when AI agents sign up for services

Automation can fill out forms for you, but it can also increase address reuse. Set task-specific email rules, keep a record of minimum permissions, and run a cleanup check when each task ends.