ID and verification
ID and verification
- How-to
Verifying your identity
Your security is important to us. Check out the steps we take to not only verify your identity, but to keep it safe. - How-to
What happens when your ID is checked
If a profile is marked “ID checked,” it means this person has successfully added a government ID. This helps us keep Airbnb secure. - How-to
How to submit your ID
You can confirm your identity with either your legal name and address, or a photo of a government ID. - Rules
How we keep your ID secure
When we receive information from your driver's license, passport, or national identity card, we store the number safely in an encrypted form… - How-to
Booking requirements
After the basics (name, email, and phone number) we need a little more info in order for you to book your stay. - How-to
Verify your phone number
Once you’ve added your phone number to your account, then guests, Hosts, and Airbnb can contact you about your reservation. - How-to
Why we require a profile
Airbnb profiles are a great introduction to guests and hosts. It’s a way for people to know you’re authentic and committed to the spirit of … - How-to
Background checks
For the safety of our hosts and guests, we conduct background checks. Find out more about how and when we do this. - How-to
Ways your ID info may be used
Sometimes, where permitted by applicable law, we may use identification info from a government ID to run background checks against public re… - How-to
Photo matching
When you are asked to share your photo ID, multi-step process helps ensures your data is secure. - How-to
Types of ID for verification
Often, your legal name and address and/or other personal information are enough for us to verify your identity. We may also ask you to provi… - Legal terms
- How-to
Implications of background checks
Learn about how the background checks we perform can impact your account. - Rules
Safety tips for interacting with others
Learn how to help improve your safety when interacting with other Hosts and guests. - Rules
ID verification in China
To reduce fraud, Airbnb provides a localized ID verification process, specially designed for Chinese Hosts and guests.