Email model validation with DataAnnotations and DataType
DataType attribute is used for formatting purposes, not for validation. I suggest you use ASP.NET MVC 3 Futures for email validation. Sample code: [Required] [DataType(DataType.EmailAddress)] [EmailAddress] public string Email { get; set; } If you happen to be using .NET Framework 4.5, there’s now a built in EmailAddressAttribute that lives in System.ComponentModel.DataAnnotations.EmailAddressAttribute.