Verification Email

After successful sign-up:

• Email Sent: Verification email automatically sent to your registered email address
• Check Inbox: Look for email from SortSwift
• Check Spam: Verification emails sometimes end up in spam/junk folder
• Email Content: Email contains verification link with unique code
• Link Expiration: Verification links may expire after a certain time period

Using Verification Link

Steps to verify your account:

1. Open the verification email in your email client
2. Click the verification link in the email
3. Link redirects to /auth/verify-account (with verification code)
4. Verification page loads automatically
5. System verifies the code
6. If valid, success message appears: "Your account has been successfully verified"
7. You can now sign in to your account

Manual Verification

If verification doesn't happen automatically:

1. Navigate to /auth/verify-account
2. Extract the code from the verification email link (code parameter)
3. If you have the code, enter it manually
4. Click "Verify Account" button
5. System verifies code and shows success or error message

Verification Page States

Different states you may see:

• Verifying: Shows "Verifying your account, please wait..." with spinner
• Success: Shows "Your account has been successfully verified" message
• Error: Shows error message if verification failed (expired code, invalid code, etc.)
• Pending: Shows verification form if no code provided or manual entry needed

Resending Verification Email

If you didn't receive the verification email:

1. Check spam/junk folder first
2. Wait a few minutes (email delivery can be delayed)
3. Contact support if email still not received after reasonable wait time
4. Support can resend verification email or help with verification
5. Ensure email address used for sign-up was correct

Mobile Device Support

Special handling for mobile devices:

• Auto-Detection: System detects if you're on a mobile device
• Optimized UI: Verification interface adapts for mobile screens
• Touch-Friendly: Buttons and inputs optimized for touch input
• Responsive Design: Works on phones and tablets

Why Verification Is Required

Email verification ensures:

• Email Ownership: Confirms you own the email address provided
• Account Security: Prevents account creation with invalid emails
• Password Recovery: Enables secure password reset process
• Communication: Ensures important emails reach you
• Platform Integrity: Reduces fake or spam accounts