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Verification is the process by which a [[hospitality exchange]] network attempts to verify a members identity. A verification process typically aims to increase safety and trust in the network by verifying the members real identity, address, or both. | Verification is the process by which a [[hospitality exchange]] network attempts to verify a members identity. A verification process typically aims to increase safety and trust in the network by verifying the members real identity, address, or both. | ||
== Verification on CouchSurfing == | |||
Members on [[CouchSurfing]] can verify their identity by entering their real name and address, making a credit card payment, then entering a code, which is sent on a postcard to the members address. Verified members will appear on the [[Couch Search]] page with a green check mark to the right of their username, indicating a verified identity. In addition to the green check mark, a green balloon will appear on a members [[CouchSurfing Profile Page]] to indicate a verified address. | Members on [[CouchSurfing]] can verify their identity by entering their real name and address, making a credit card payment, then entering a code, which is sent on a postcard to the members address. Verified members will appear on the [[Couch Search]] page with a green check mark to the right of their username, indicating a verified identity. In addition to the green check mark, a green balloon will appear on a members [[CouchSurfing Profile Page]] to indicate a verified address. | ||
== Verification on BeWelcome == | |||
[[BeWelcome]] operates a peer-to-peer verification system, which is currently in Beta stage of development. Members on [[BeWelcome]] can verify their identity by meeting in person and exchanging identity documents. Once a member is satisfied that the identity of the other is real, they can navigate to a members [[BeWelcome Profile Page]] and choose the "Verify member" option. If a member is hosting another member, the guest has the additional option to verify the host members address. | [[BeWelcome]] operates a peer-to-peer verification system, which is currently in Beta stage of development. Members on [[BeWelcome]] can verify their identity by meeting in person and exchanging identity documents. Once a member is satisfied that the identity of the other is real, they can navigate to a members [[BeWelcome Profile Page]] and choose the "Verify member" option. If a member is hosting another member, the guest has the additional option to verify the host members address. | ||
== Safety Issues == | |||
==Controversy== | |||
{{stub}} | == External Links == | ||
[http://www.bewelcome.org/wiki/verification Verification on BeWelcome] | |||
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/verification/ Verification on CouchSurfing] | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:00, 7 March 2013
Verification is the process by which a hospitality exchange network attempts to verify a members identity. A verification process typically aims to increase safety and trust in the network by verifying the members real identity, address, or both.
Verification on CouchSurfing
[edit]Members on CouchSurfing can verify their identity by entering their real name and address, making a credit card payment, then entering a code, which is sent on a postcard to the members address. Verified members will appear on the Couch Search page with a green check mark to the right of their username, indicating a verified identity. In addition to the green check mark, a green balloon will appear on a members CouchSurfing Profile Page to indicate a verified address.
Verification on BeWelcome
[edit]BeWelcome operates a peer-to-peer verification system, which is currently in Beta stage of development. Members on BeWelcome can verify their identity by meeting in person and exchanging identity documents. Once a member is satisfied that the identity of the other is real, they can navigate to a members BeWelcome Profile Page and choose the "Verify member" option. If a member is hosting another member, the guest has the additional option to verify the host members address.
Safety Issues
[edit]Controversy
[edit]External Links
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