Our verification service confirms that members are real individuals by verifying their identity through Veriff, a trusted third-party identity verification provider. Verified members display a blue check mark by their name.
Verification promotes trust and safety in our community by helping confirm real members and strengthening our mission of fostering genuine connections within THE CAGE. Verified members gain a blue check mark, giving other members a signal that a real, identifiable person is behind the profile.
Both Premium (paid) and Basic (free) members can verify. Please see the verification page for the current fee.
Verification is completed through Veriff, a trusted third-party service specialising in secure identity verification. You'll submit a photo ID and a selfie for confirmation. The process is quick, easy, and handled entirely by Veriff under strict international data protection standards.
THE CAGE receives only a pass or fail confirmation from Veriff. We do not receive, store, or retain any of the personal data you submit as part of the verification process. Veriff's own privacy policy governs how they handle your data.
The types of ID accepted depend on where you live. Typically, government-issued IDs such as passports, driver's licences, or national ID cards are accepted. For specific requirements based on your location, please visit the Veriff supported countries page: https://www.veriff.com/supported-countries
Verification usually takes a few minutes but may take up to 24 hours in some cases. You will be notified once the process is complete.
Identity verification via Veriff is optional for all members, but highly encouraged to support a safer and more authentic community experience. Please note that UK members are separately required to complete age verification via Yoti before accessing the platform, unless they have already completed Identity Verification via Veriff, which also confirms age; see our 18+ Age Checks section for details.
Verification confirms a member's identity through Veriff, but it does not confirm:
Whether the photos posted on their profile are of them (Veriff only sees the live selfie taken at the moment of verification)
Their location
Anything written in their profile
Their character, history, or intentions
Verification is not a background check or endorsement. All profile content and images remain subject to our Content Policy and platform moderation regardless of verified status. Please continue to use your own judgment when interacting with any member, verified or not.
Yes. Verified status may be revoked if your account violates our Terms of Service or if your identity is no longer valid.
Yes. After two years, your verification will expire and you will need to complete the process again using current information.
You can find the current identity verification fees on the verification page. Premium members benefit from a substantially lower price, as well as enjoying many other Premium benefits. Upgrade today to save on verification and unlock exclusive features.
Simply visit your profile and click on "Become a verified member" to start the verification process.
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