Customer Email Change Verification for OpenCart

Problem Statement:

By default, OpenCart allows customers to update their email addresses without verification, which can lead to:

• Typing errors resulting in lost communication.
• Unauthorized email changes affecting account security.
• Issues with email-based order updates and notifications.

This add-on ensures that email changes are verified, reducing errors and enhancing security.

Purpose of the Extension:

This add-on is designed to improve security and email accuracy in OpenCart stores by ensuring that customers verify their updated email addresses before the changes take effect. This prevents unauthorized access and miscommunication due to incorrect email updates.

Features:

• Email Verification for Updated Email Addresses – Ensures that new email addresses are validated before updating.
• Automatic Verification Link Generation – Sends a unique verification link to the new email address upon update.
• Seamless Integration with Email Templates Designer – Customize email verification messages using the Email Templates Designer extension.
• Security Enhancement – Prevents unauthorized email changes and ensures genuine account updates.
• Error Reduction – Avoids email typos leading to lost notifications and login issues.
• User-Friendly Process – Customers receive a clear email with a verification link to confirm their email change.

How to Use:

1. A customer updates their email address from their OpenCart account.
2. The add-on sends a verification email to the new email address.
3. The customer clicks the verification link to confirm the change.
4. The new email address is updated in the customer's profile.

Benefits:

• Prevents unauthorized email changes.
• Ensures accurate customer communication.
• Reduces email-related customer support issues.
• Enhances account security and reliability.
• Works seamlessly with OpenCart and Email Templates Designer.

Use Cases:

• Stores that want to ensure only valid email addresses are stored.
• Businesses that require verified customer identities before making email changes.
• OpenCart store owners looking to improve account security and reduce login issues due to incorrect emails.

Expected Results:

• Accurate and verified customer email addresses in OpenCart.
• Reduced support requests due to incorrect emails.
• Improved security against unauthorized account modifications.
• Better email deliverability for order updates and marketing emails.