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How to take my video selfie

How to take my video selfie

Tips to help make it work first time

Jaye Hackett avatar
Written by Jaye Hackett
Updated this week

You may be asked to take a short video selfie as part of verifying your identity, whether you’re using Vouchsafe yourself or confirming someone else’s identity.

  • Use a place with good lighting; not too dark or too bright

  • Avoid strong light behind you (like a window)

  • Hold your device in front of your face, so it nearly fills the oval

  • Keep still once the scan begins

  • Turn up your screen brightness to full

You may want to ask a friend to help you.

Why we ask for a video selfie

A video selfie helps us:

  • Make sure you’re a real person

  • Check you match the person shown on your photo ID

  • Follow regulations set by the organisation you're verifying with

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