Selfie verification
What the selfie check is, what we look for, and how to pass it on the first try.
Last updated 2026-05-29
The selfie check is a brief video where you follow a pose prompt on screen — for example, turn your head left, then right. A reviewer confirms the selfie matches your profile photos.
How to pass on the first try
- Use good lighting — natural daylight is ideal.
- No sunglasses, hats that hide your face, or heavy filters.
- Match the prompt exactly. If it asks for a left turn, turn left first.
- Make sure your face is fully in frame the whole time.
Where the selfie lives
- Stored in a private vault separate from your profile.
- Never appears on your profile, in the discover feed, or in chats.
- Reviewer access is logged with timestamp and identity.
- You can request deletion from Settings → Verification once verified.
If you're declined
You'll get a specific reason and a one-tap retake option. Most declines are about lighting or framing, not identity, and clear up on the second try.
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