diff --git a/client/contexts/AuthContext.tsx b/client/contexts/AuthContext.tsx
index ca6c6b54..9f83f1eb 100644
--- a/client/contexts/AuthContext.tsx
+++ b/client/contexts/AuthContext.tsx
@@ -626,7 +626,7 @@ export const AuthProvider: React.FC<{ children: React.ReactNode }> = ({
         try {
           // Try to send via custom SMTP server
           const verifyResponse = await fetch(
-            "/api/auth/send-verification-email",
+            `${API_BASE}/api/auth/send-verification-email`,
             {
               method: "POST",
               headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },