=== VerifyMate Email Verification for WooCommerce ===
Contributors: devpriyanshu
Donate link: https://profiles.wordpress.org/devpriyanshu/
Tags: woocommerce email verification, email verification, verify user email, woocommerce registration verification, confirm email
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Verify customer emails before login or checkout. Secure WooCommerce registration verification—block fake accounts and spam.

== Description ==

VerifyMate Email Verification for WooCommerce helps store owners verify customer email addresses before allowing account login or checkout.

This plugin adds a secure email verification system to WooCommerce registration and ensures only real users can access their accounts.

= Features =

* Automatic email verification after WooCommerce registration
* Block login until email is confirmed
* Resend verification email option
* Customizable verification email template
* Works with WooCommerce My Account page
* Lightweight and fast
* Easy setup – no coding required
* Fully compatible with latest WooCommerce

= Why Use This Plugin? =

Fake accounts and spam registrations are a common problem for WooCommerce stores. VerifyMate ensures that:

* Customers use real email addresses
* Invalid registrations are blocked
* Your store database stays clean
* Support fraud prevention

= How It Works =

1. User registers on WooCommerce
2. Verification email is sent automatically
3. User clicks verification link
4. Account gets activated
5. User can log in and shop

It's that simple!

= Pro version: temporary-domain and spam prevention =

Blocking of temporary and disposable email domains at registration is available in the **Pro version** (sold via Freemius). The free version includes full email verification only; upgrade to Pro to add spam and temporary-domain blocking.

== External services ==

This plugin (as distributed on WordPress.org) does not connect to any third-party or external services. All functionality (email verification, logging) runs locally on your site. No data is sent to external servers.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to `wp-content/plugins/` or install via **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin**.
2. Activate **VerifyMate Email Verification for WooCommerce** (WooCommerce must be active).
3. New registrations will receive a verification email and must verify before logging in.
4. Use **Email verification** in the admin menu to view users, verification status, and email logs.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do users get blocked from logging in until they verify? =

Yes. Unverified users see a message asking them to verify their email first, with an option to resend the verification email.

= Can I manually verify a user? =

Yes. Go to **Email verification → Users**, find the user, and click **Verify**. You can also use the **Mark as verified** option on the user's profile edit screen.

= Is the verification link time-limited? =

Yes. The verification link expires after 48 hours. Users can request a new verification email from the login screen.

= Does this work with WooCommerce HPOS? =

Yes. The plugin declares compatibility with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS) and the cart/checkout blocks.

== Screenshots ==

1. Admin: Email verification menu – Users tab with stats and verification status
2. Admin: Emails log tab – recent verification email send history
3. Login screen – unverified user message with resend option
4. Verification email – confirm account email template

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Email verification on WooCommerce registration
* Block login until verified
* Resend verification email
* Admin Users and Emails log tabs
* Manual verify from admin
* HPOS and cart/checkout blocks compatibility

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release. Verify customer emails before they can log in or access your WooCommerce store.