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Daily Blog’s Dot Net Series

Secure your API


by Implementing
Email Verification
in .NET 8

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Step 1 - Configure Identity


First, go to Program.cs and configure Identity to require email

confirmation:

Program.cs

This ensures users must verify their email before they can log in.

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Step 2 - Modify Register Endpoint


Go to AuthenticationController and modify the Register method to

generate and send an email confirmation token:

AuthenticationController

This sends a verification email to the user after registration.

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Step 3 - Implement EmailVerification


Create the EmailVerification endpoint in AuthenticationController to

confirm the email:

AuthenticationController

This endpoint handles email verification when the user clicks the link in

the email.

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Step 4 - Email Confirmation


Ensure that only verified users can log in. Update the Login method

accordingly:

AuthenticationController

This ensures users with unconfirmed emails cannot log in.

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Step 5 - Testing in Swagger


To verify the changes, test the following steps in Swagger:

Register Endpoint
Register a new user and check your inbox for the email verification.

Email Verification Endpoint


Click the email link or test the EmailVerification endpoint manually.

Login Endpoint
Attempt to log in without verifying the email (should be blocked),

then confirm the email and try again (successful login).

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Email Verification - Best Practices


Consider the following best practices for secure email verification:

Secure Confirmation Tokens


Always use secure and unique tokens for email confirmation.

Tokens should have an expiration time to enhance security.

Resend Confirmation Option


Allow users to resend the confirmation email if needed.

Handle Invalid Tokens


Gracefully handle expired or invalid tokens with clear messages.

Use HTTPS Links


Ensure email confirmation links are served over HTTPS for safety.

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