Contact API
Handle contact form submissions with validation and email processing.
Overview
The Contact API endpoint handles form submissions from the contact form, validates the input data, and processes the contact request. It includes validation for required fields, email format, and privacy policy acceptance.
/api/contact Endpoint Details
URL
POST /api/contact Content Type
application/json Authentication
No authentication required.
Request Format
Request Body
Send a JSON object with contact form data including name, email, subject, message, and privacy acceptance.
Required Fields
name - Contact person's full name email - Valid email address subject - Message subject line message - Message content privacy - Must be true (privacy policy acceptance) Response Format
Success Response (200)
Returns success confirmation with message ID for tracking.
Validation Error (400)
Returns validation errors for invalid or missing required fields.
Server Error (500)
Returns error message when email sending fails.
Usage Examples
JavaScript Fetch
Use POST request with JSON data to submit contact form.
Implementation Notes
Email Service Integration
To enable actual email sending, integrate with an email service:
- SendGrid for reliable email delivery
- Mailgun for developer-friendly API
- AWS SES for cost-effective solution
- Nodemailer for SMTP integration
Security Considerations
- Implement rate limiting to prevent spam
- Add CAPTCHA for additional protection
- Sanitize input data before processing
- Use HTTPS for secure data transmission
- Validate email format server-side