Lovable email

Email Verification Flow Broken in Lovable App

Your Lovable app's email verification flow is broken. Users sign up but can't verify their email because the verification link doesn't work, leads to an error page, has already expired, or the verification email never arrives.

Email verification is essential for preventing fake accounts and ensuring users own their email address. When it's broken, legitimate users are locked out of your app after signing up, creating a terrible first impression.

The issue might be specific to certain email providers, or it might affect all users. Some users receive the email but the link fails; others never receive the email at all.

Error Messages You Might See

Email link is invalid or has expired Error: Invalid token Auth callback error: invalid_grant Redirect URL mismatch
Email link is invalid or has expiredError: Invalid tokenAuth callback error: invalid_grantRedirect URL mismatch

Common Causes

  • Wrong redirect URL — The verification link points to localhost or the wrong domain
  • Supabase email template misconfigured — The confirmation URL template in Supabase uses wrong variables or format
  • Token expired — Email verification tokens expire before users click the link (default may be too short)
  • Email caught by spam filter — Verification emails are caught by spam filters, especially for corporate email addresses
  • Missing redirect handling — The app doesn't handle the redirect after Supabase verifies the email

How to Fix It

  1. Check Supabase email templates — Go to Supabase dashboard → Authentication → Email Templates and verify the confirmation URL uses {{ .ConfirmationURL }}
  2. Verify redirect URL configuration — In Supabase dashboard → Authentication → URL Configuration, make sure the Site URL and Redirect URLs include your production domain
  3. Extend token expiry — Increase the email OTP expiry in Supabase Auth settings if users complain about expired links
  4. Handle the auth callback — Ensure your app has a route that handles the auth callback and exchanges the token for a session
  5. Test the full flow — Sign up with a new email and follow the complete verification path to find exactly where it breaks

Real developers can help you.

AUXLE AUXLE I am a Full Stack Developer experienced in building Websites, Web apps and Cross Platform Mobile Apps for Startups and Companies. Tejas Chokhawala Tejas Chokhawala Full-stack engineer with 5 years experience building production web apps using React, Next.js and TypeScript. Focused on performance, clean architecture and shipping fast. Experienced with Supabase/Postgres backends, Stripe billing, and building AI-assisted developer tools. Mehdi Ben Haddou Mehdi Ben Haddou - Founder of Chessigma (1M+ users) & many small projects - ex Founding Engineer @Uplane (YC F25) - ex Software Engineer @Amazon and @Booking.com Dor Yaloz Dor Yaloz SW engineer with 6+ years of experience, I worked with React/Node/Python did projects with React+Capacitor.js for ios Supabase expert Luca Liberati Luca Liberati I work on monoliths and microservices, backends and frontends, manage K8s clusters and love to design apps architecture Basel Issmail Basel Issmail ’m a Senior Full-Stack Developer and Tech Lead with experience designing and building scalable web platforms. I work across the full development lifecycle, from translating business requirements into technical architecture to delivering reliable production systems. My work focuses on modern web technologies, including TypeScript, Angular, Node.js, and cloud-based architectures. I enjoy solving complex technical problems and helping teams turn product ideas and prototypes into working platforms that can grow and scale. In addition to development, I often collaborate closely with product managers, business analysts, designers, and QA teams to ensure that solutions align with both technical and business goals. I enjoy working with startups and product teams where I can contribute both as a hands-on engineer and as a technical partner in designing and delivering impactful software. Jaime Orts-Caroff Jaime Orts-Caroff I'm a Senior Android developer, open to work in various fields Stanislav Prigodich Stanislav Prigodich 15+ years building iOS and web apps at startups and enterprise companies. I want to use that experience to help builders ship real products - when something breaks, I'm here to fix it. zipking zipking I am a technologist and product builder dedicated to creating high-impact solutions at the intersection of AI and specialized markets. Currently, I am focused on PropScan (EstateGuard), an AI-driven SaaS platform tailored for the Japanese real estate industry, and exploring the potential of Archify. As an INFJ-T, I approach development with a "systems-thinking" mindset—balancing technical precision with a deep understanding of user needs. I particularly enjoy the challenge of architecting Vertical AI SaaS and optimizing Small Language Models (SLMs) to solve specific, real-world business problems. Whether I'm in a CTO-level leadership role or hands-on with the code, I thrive on building tools that turn complex data into actionable value. Taufan Taufan I’m a product-focused engineer and tech leader who builds scalable systems and turns ideas into production-ready platforms. Over the past years, I’ve worked across startups and fast-moving teams, leading backend architecture, improving system reliability, and shipping products used by thousands of users. My strength is not just writing code — but connecting product vision, technical execution, and business impact.

You don't need to be technical. Just describe what's wrong and a verified developer will handle the rest.

Get Help

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should verification links be valid?

At least 24 hours. Many users don't check email immediately. Supabase default is 24 hours but you can extend it in Authentication → Settings.

Can I skip email verification?

Technically yes — you can disable it in Supabase Auth settings. But this allows fake accounts and makes it impossible to send password reset emails, so it's not recommended for production apps.

Related Lovable Issues

Can't fix it yourself?
Real developers can help.

You don't need to be technical. Just describe what's wrong and a verified developer will handle the rest.

Get Help