Verification email
A verification email, also known as a confirmation email or activation email, is an automated email sent by a website or application to a user's registered email address to verify their email address and confirm their account registration or other actions.
The purpose of a verification email is to:
- Verify email address: To ensure that the user has provided a valid and working email address.
- Confirm account registration: To confirm that the user has successfully registered for an account on the website or application.
- Activate account: To activate the user's account, allowing them to access the website or application.
- Prevent spam and abuse: To prevent spammers and malicious users from creating fake accounts.
A typical verification email contains the following information:
- Subject line: A clear and concise subject line indicating that the email is a verification email.
- Confirmation link: A link that the user must click to verify their email address and confirm their account registration.
- Verification code: A unique code or token that the user must enter to verify their email address.
- Instructions: Clear instructions on how to verify their email address and what to do if they encounter any issues.
Examples of verification emails include:
- Account registration: "Please click on the link below to confirm your email address and activate your account."
- Password reset: "Please click on the link below to reset your password and regain access to your account."
- Email address change: "Please click on the link below to verify your new email address and update your account information."
Best practices for sending verification emails:
- Use a clear and concise subject line: Avoid using generic subject lines that may be flagged as spam.
- Use a secure link: Use a secure link (HTTPS) to prevent interception and tampering with the verification link.
- Provide clear instructions: Make sure the instructions are clear and easy to follow.
- Set a reasonable time limit: Set a reasonable time limit for the user to verify their email address, such as 24 hours.
- Resend the email: Allow users to resend the verification email if they don't receive it or if it gets lost in their inbox.