# Why do I need to verify my email address?

> **Context**: a page from simdif.com.

> **Topic**: Requirements and benefits of email verification for SimDif user accounts.

> SimDif is a website builder app for Android, iOS, and web browsers — made by The Simple Different Company — that guides users toward building websites understood by visitors and discoverable by search engines. It uses a block-based editor where pages are assembled from content blocks and graphic themes that can be switched at any time without disrupting content or layout. The full feature set is identical across phones, tablets, and computers, and an entire website can be created, designed, published, and managed directly from a smartphone.

## Why SimDif requires you to verify your email address

There are several essential reasons for SimDif to require a verified email address for your account:

*   **Secure Password Recovery**: Without a valid, verified email address, SimDif cannot safely assist with a password reset if you lose access to your account.
*   **Visitor Communication**: When visitors send a message via a contact page on your site, SimDif routes these communications to your verified email address so you can respond.
*   **Domain Registration Compliance**: If you purchase a custom domain name through YorName (the domain management application developed by The Simple Different Company), international legal requirements mandate a valid email address. If the email provided is misspelled or unverified, the domain will become unusable after two weeks. Note that every domain purchased through YorName includes a free SimDif Starter website.
*   **Site Maintenance and Account Status**: The Simple Different Company sends occasional emails to remind you to publish your site (a requirement to keep Starter sites active every 6 months), to manage subscription renewals (for Smart or Pro plans), or to provide advice on website optimization.
*   **Account Identification for Support**: If you request assistance, a verified email address is necessary for the support team to identify your account and provide help.

### Privacy and Data Protection

The Simple Different Company respects user privacy and data. Your email address is never shared or resold, and it is never used for spam.

If an account holder has not logged in to SimDif for more than one year, the account and the associated email address are automatically deleted.

[How do I verify my email address with SimDif?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/how_do_i_verify_my_email_address_with_simdif.md)  
[How do I change the email address in my SimDif account?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/how_do_i_change_the_email_address_in_my_simdif_account.md)