Tinder is changing its verification process. To receive the blue checkmark on your profile, you’ll need to upload a picture of any government-issued photo ID, such as your driver’s license or passport, in addition to a video of yourself, the dating app giant announced Tuesday.
Verification is an important online dating feature that lets you know that a match is who they say they are. Tinder introduced photo verification in 2020, and currently all you need for verification is a video of your face. Tinder hopes the expanded verification process will give users more peace of mind while swiping. There are some factors you should consider before participating.
Here’s what you need to know about Tinder’s new enhanced verification process.
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What is Tinder’s new verification process?Â
The new enhanced verification process will prompt you to submit a video selfie and a photo of a form of government-issued ID, like your driver’s license or passport. Currently, all you need for verification is a video of your face, which Tinder calls a video selfie.Â
With the new ID verification option, Tinder will match your photo on the ID to the pictures on your profile. It will also look at the birthday on your ID to verify you’re at least 18 years old, per Tinder policy, and that your listed age is accurate. Tinder uses facial recognition software on your video selfie for a similar purpose: to confirm that you’re human and the person in your profile photos.
If you want to verify your account but don’t want to upload your ID, you can still upload a video selfie for verification. Instead of getting a checkmark, Tinder will give you a new, blue camera icon. If you only upload your ID, you’ll get an ID verification badge on your profile. The only way to get a checkmark will be to submit a video and ID. You can also opt out of verification altogether.
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