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GOV.UK Design System Email addresses pattern
Documents email address capture with clear purpose text, type email, autocomplete email, spellcheck false, paste support, 254-character capacity, at least 30 visible characters, format errors, confirmation back to users, common provider typo warnings with proceed option, and email confirmation loops only when access is essential.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confirm email | Choose confirm email when the service must prove that the user can access the mailbox for account activation, recovery, sensitive notifications, invitation acceptance, or a verified contact route. | The confirmation page states which email address is pending and why access to that mailbox is required. | GOV.UK email guidance supports confirmation only where mailbox access is essential. |
| Email address entry | Choose email address entry when the field value must be an email address used for contact, identity, invitation, recovery, notification, or receipt delivery. | Users can type, paste, autofill, edit, select, undo, and correct the email value through native input behavior. | GOV.UK supports email-purpose text, type email, autocomplete email, spellcheck false, paste support, 254-character capacity, visible width, typo warnings, review, and confirmation loops only when access is essential. |
Evidence Role
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Publisher: GOV.UK Design System. Last checked: .