> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.agego.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.agego.com/verification-methods/selfie.md).

# SELFIE

Use the **Selfie** verification method to estimate whether you meet the required age threshold.

**What you need**

* A smartphone or webcam.
* Camera access enabled in your device and browser.

<img src="https://www.agego.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.agego.com%2Fassets%2Fb55895e0-045d-41e0-951b-41a6183ef6d6.png&#x26;w=750&#x26;q=75" alt="" height="417" width="333">

## <mark style="color:$primary;">How selfie age verification works</mark>

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Select the **Selfie** verification method from the available options.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Follow the on-screen instructions to take a selfie using your mobile phone or webcam.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Accept the Terms & Conditions and click **Continue**. Your selfie is then submitted for verification.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
The system checks the selfie for image quality, liveness, and age estimation signals.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
If the selfie meets the required threshold, your age is verified.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
If verification is successful, you can enter your email address and create an AgeGO account. This helps you avoid full age verification on future visits to websites that use AgeGO.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
A 6-digit one-time code is sent to your email address. Enter the code to complete the process and access the site. If you do not see the email, check your spam folder.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Sometimes a selfie alone is not enough to confirm that you are over 18. If that happens, you will be asked to scan and upload a government-issued photo ID.
{% endhint %}

### <mark style="color:$info;">Official government-issued ID</mark>

Your government-issued photo ID is checked alongside your selfie to confirm age and verify that the ID belongs to you.

**What you need**

* A smartphone with camera access enabled.
* A valid government-issued photo ID.
* A driver’s license, passport, or national ID card.

<img src="https://www.agego.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.agego.com%2Fassets%2Fc0a33f94-ece5-4ac2-b471-452091f0ada2.png&#x26;w=750&#x26;q=75" alt="" height="434" width="333">

### <mark style="color:$info;">Continue with your government-issued ID</mark>

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Make sure the ID is yours and has not expired.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Follow the prompts to scan your government-issued photo ID with your mobile phone.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Accept the Terms & Conditions and click **Continue**. Your previously captured selfie and ID scan are then submitted for verification.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
The system checks the selfie and ID using face match technology.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
If the selfie and ID match, your age is verified.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
If verification is successful, you can enter your email address and create an AgeGO account. This helps you avoid full age verification on future visits to websites that use AgeGO.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
A 6-digit one-time code is sent to your email address. Enter the code to complete the process and access the site. If you do not see the email, check your spam folder.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## <mark style="color:$primary;">Benefits</mark>

* **Safe:** The data used for verification is not stored by AgeGO.
* **Fast:** Our face match technology instantly checks the Selfie and ID document in seconds.
* **Accurate:** This method ensures age verification accuracy and authenticity.


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