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Verification and trust

Proving ownership, verified numbers, phone and identity checks, trust levels and badges.

• Proving you own the asset Why we check ownership, which methods exist for which assets, and how to choose the right one.
• Verifying a domain with a DNS record Add a TXT record with your code at your registrar or DNS host, then check it — step by step.
• Verifying a website: file or meta tag Upload a small text file to the site or add a meta tag to the homepage — including on site…
• Verifying a website: file or meta tag Upload a small text file to the site or add a meta tag to the homepage — including on site…
• Verifying a website: file or meta tag Upload a small text file to the site or add a meta tag to the homepage — including on site…
• Verifying accounts, channels and apps Put a one-time code in the bio, channel description, server description, store listing or code repository.
• Verification by our team When an automatic check is not possible: send a screenshot or other proof and our team confirms ownership.
• Verification by our team When an automatic check is not possible: send a screenshot or other proof and our team confirms ownership.
• When verification does not work Nothing happens, the check fails or the code expired — the most common causes and how to fix them.
• When verification does not work Nothing happens, the check fails or the code expired — the most common causes and how to fix them.
• Verified numbers: connecting your sources Connect Google Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, YouTube or Stripe so buyers see real, dated numbers instead of claims.
• Verifying your phone number and identity Reach higher trust levels: confirm your phone, then your identity with an ID document and a selfie.
• Trust levels, badges and reviews What the trust levels mean, how badges are earned, and how reviews work — for buyers and sellers.
• Trust levels, badges and reviews What the trust levels mean, how badges are earned, and how reviews work — for buyers and sellers.
• Trust levels, badges and reviews What the trust levels mean, how badges are earned, and how reviews work — for buyers and sellers.