Monetize Your Inbox

inbux is an anti-spam platform that values your attention. It integrates with Gmail to automatically manage unknown senders through graduated access levels: payment requests, whitelist approval, soft blocking, and permanent deletion. Senders can pay you for messaging privileges.

inbux costs $1.50/month (paid annually), but many users earn more than this from paid senders. There are no per-message fees or hidden costs. Many users find the productivity gains and spam reduction alone justifies the subscription.

Unknown senders pay your rate for communication privileges. Payments are processed securely through Stripe. You receive automatic payouts when your earnings reach $30, and any remaining balance is paid out at year-end. You keep 100% of your attention rate.

inbux automatically blocks unwanted emails and calculates your time savings. Based on email processing time, most users save several hours per month that would otherwise be spent managing spam. The system shows your productivity value using your hourly rate to demonstrate ROI.

No. You maintain complete control through our graduated blocking system. You can soft block unwanted senders, hard block persistent spammers, or manage your whitelist. Paid senders receive temporary protection from accidental blocking, but you can override this anytime through Gmail if needed.

inbux creates and manages Gmail filters for spam protection while preserving your control. When senders pay for access, their emails move to your inbox through your whitelist. You can manually adjust any Gmail filter, and inbux respects your changes. We never access email content - only sender addresses for spam management purposes.

Many email addresses use Gmail under the hood. Organizations often use Google Workspace for email, even with custom domains. Click Get Started to check—if you see an account to sign in with, you can use inbux. If not, you can create a free Gmail account or join our waiting list for Outlook / Microsoft 365, Apple Mail / iCloud, or Yahoo Mail.

Yes. Your existing contacts continue reaching your inbox normally. You can whitelist trusted senders anytime, and they'll bypass the payment system completely. inbux only manages unknown senders to protect you from unwanted outreach.

Yes. You get a personal inbux Pay Link (inbux.me/yourname) that anyone can use to send you a paid message. Share it on LinkedIn, your website, or social profiles. Senders pay your rate, write their message through inbux, and you receive it in your Messages inbox—no email required.

We have a guide with 10 proven strategies to maximize your earnings. From adding your pay link to your LinkedIn profile and email signature, to embedding it on your website and social media bios. View the full share guide for step-by-step instructions.

Yes. You can update your attention rate anytime from $1 to $100. Changes apply immediately to new senders. The system adapts to your preferences as you optimize your spam protection strategy.

No. inbux enhances your existing Gmail experience. Approved emails appear in your regular inbox exactly as before. Paying senders can also message you through the inbux platform. You continue using your preferred email client while inbux manages spam protection in the background.

You can block any sender at any time through inbux or Gmail. Paid senders receive temporary protection from accidental blocking, but you maintain override authority. Payment only guarantees initial delivery, not permanent access.

Anyone whose time and attention have value: executives, consultants, creators, founders, professionals, and busy individuals. If you receive unwanted outreach and want to protect your attention while maintaining accessibility for legitimate contacts, inbux provides intelligent spam management with optional compensation.