Your security is important to us. Check out the steps we take to not only verify your identity, but to keep it safe.

If a profile is marked “ID checked,” it means this person has successfully added a government-issued ID. This helps us keep Airbnb secure.

You can confirm your identity with either your legal name and address, or a photo of a government-issued ID.

When we receive information from your driver's licence, passport, or national identity card, we store the number safely in an encrypted form…

After the basics (name, email, and phone number) we need a little more info in order for you to book your stay.

Once you’ve added your phone number to your account, then guests, Hosts, and Airbnb can contact you about your reservation.

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 …

For the safety of our hosts and guests, we conduct background checks. Find out more about how and when we do this.

Sometimes, where permitted by applicable law, we may use identification info from a government-issued ID to run background checks against pu…

When you are asked to share your photo ID, a multi-step process helps ensures your data is secure.

Your ID needs to be an official government-issued ID (not an ID for a school, library, gym, etc.) that includes a photo of you.

Learn about how the background checks we perform can impact your account.

Learn how to help improve your safety when interacting with other Hosts and guests.

To reduce fraud, Airbnb provides a localized ID verification process, specially designed for Chinese Hosts and guests.