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- Unable to Verify
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About SecureIdentity
- About SecureIdentity
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Supported device combinations
- Combinations of UK documents that can be used
- App Recovery Process (Two Devices)
- How do I check my Web Browser Version
- Supported browsers
- Contact us and feedback
- How to access Verify through various Government services.
- Subscriber Terms & Conditions
- Privacy & Cookie Policies
- What is an SMS security code?
- I received a link in a SMS message, what is it?
- What is an email security code?
- I do not have a mobile phone number/Why do I need one
- I have not received the email security code
- I don’t have an email address
- List Incomplete
- How do I verify my ID at GOV.UK if I don't have a smart-device?
- I cannot download the app using the link in the text message?
- What is the point of the app?
- Why do I need to download the SecureIdentity App?
- Supported device combinations
- Why should I scan the QR code?
- Using a single device, do I still have to scan a QR-code?
- Scanning the QR code
- What is a QR code?
- UK Passport - How to scan your passport
- I have scanned my passport & taken a selfie, now what do I do?
- The details captured from my passport scan are not correct, what do I do?
- I am not able to scan my passport what do I do?
- I am not able to take a selfie, what do I do?
- What does processing on my passport mean?
- I have more than one place of residence in the UK, which address must I use?
- I am a UK citizen but don’t have a UK address
- Can I use my nickname?
- I can’t remember how long I have lived at my address
- Combinations of UK documents that can be used
- UK Building Society
- Why can I not scan other documents?
- UK Photocard Driving Licence (inc Provisional)
- UK Bank Account
- UK Birth Certificate
- Signing in and get the message "The government service needs to be more confident it's you"
- How to sign in - Using more than one device
- Sign in - using SecureIdentity app or single smart-device
- How do I sign in?
- I can’t remember the PIN code
- Do I need to launch the SecureIdentity app as soon as I want to access online services?
- How do I continue my registration?
- How long do I have once I have saved my registration?
- How many times can I save my registration?
- I don’t have all the information I need to hand can I stop and continue later?
- App Recovery Process (Two Devices)
- App Recovery Process (Single Device)
- I have deleted the app from my smart-device
- I’ve changed my smartphone, what do I need to do?
- Can I change my contact information after registering?
- I want to change my name/surname but I’ve already completed the registration, what do I do?
- How do I check my Web Browser Version
- Supported browsers
- How do I know if my registration has been successful?
- How do I help a friend or family member with their tax?
- I haven't received the registration completion email
- Am I able to access the services in my capacity as Power of Attorney for my spouse or relative?
- Contact us and feedback
- General Service Description
- What is SecureIdentity?
- Does SecureIdentity offer different types of checks? Fingerprints etc...
- If SecureIdentity is so secure, isn’t it more complex to use?
- It looks like Idemia is a big company but I haven’t heard of it: how come?
- How to access Verify through various Government services.
- How Gov.UK Verify works?
- What is GOV.UK Verify?
- Why GOV.UK Verify is needed?
- Why is the Verify program happening?
- What are the benefits of GOV.UK Verify for me?
- Security Breach/Concern
- Forgotten password
- What should I do if my email and password is compromised?
- Why is SecureIdentity more secure than other ID providers?
- Is SecureIdentity accessible from other countries?
- I’ve received an email advising me that my personal information has been changed, but I didn't make any changes.