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Identity Upload Troubleshooting

How to resolve issues with uploading documents

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Written by Daniel H
Updated over 4 years ago

When uploading your photo ID: 

  • Ensure that your document is valid and not expired, without hole punches or other modifications

  • Ensure your document is in a well-lit area without glare. Natural sunlight is best

  • Photograph the entire document and avoid cutting off any corners or sides

  • Ensure the ID is fully visible and in focus

  • Use the Chrome browser to complete the verification

  • Make sure the app or program you use to take the pictures does not add any logos or watermarks

  • Do not obfuscate any information on the ID

  • If you make a mistake, refresh the page to restart the process. Do not attempt to complete the process if you know there is an error

  • For US customers, only US state-issued ID such as a Driver's License or Identification cards are accepted. We are unable to accept US passports

  • For customers outside of the US, we are unable to accept scanned or otherwise saved image files.

When providing a "selfie" photo of your face:
Note that this may be required for account recovery if you lose your 2-Factor Authentication device or additional security is required for an action you are trying to perform.

  • Make sure the light is coming from in front of you, not behind you, so your face is clearly visible

  • Face the camera directly and include from your shoulders to the top of your head, similar to a passport or ID photo

  • Use a plain wall as a background if possible

  • Do not wear sunglasses or a hat

  • If you are wearing glasses in your ID photo, wear them in your selfie photo. If you are not wearing glasses in your ID photo, remove them for your selfie photo

ID Verification FAQs

I see an error "Unable to upload your ID"

This error indicates that there was an issue connecting to our ID verification service. When you see this, please refresh your page and try to verify again. If the issue persists, please contact support@sfox.com.

I already uploaded my ID and am being asked to upload it again

In some cases, we require an additional verification in order to enable or continue trading services. This additional verification must be started from the website at https://trade.sfox.com/account/verification

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