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 that this person has successfully added a government ID. This helps us to keep Airbnb secure.

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

When we receive information from your driving 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 ID to run background checks against public re…

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

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…

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 localised ID verification process, specially designed for Chinese Hosts and guests.