Send a verification email with a unique link or code
Ask the user to click the verification link or enter the code
Confirm the link or code matches the one generated for that email address
Mark the email address as verified after successful confirmation
Store the verification status in your database
Expire unused verification links or codes after a set time
Resend a new verification email if the first one is not used
Check for typos and invalid email formats before sending
Log verification attempts for security and auditing
Prevent access to sensitive features until the email is verified