Koo App verification: Domestic micro-blogging platform Koo App has launched self-verification feature. With the new feature, Koo has become the first social media platform in the world to do so. Any user can now self-verify their profile on the platform in a jiffy using a government-approved identity card. Koo has said that users’ account will be verified in just 30 seconds. Users will get Green Tick Koo has said that after the process of self-verification, the green tick will identify the user’s account as being self-verified. Under this feature, users will have to enter the number of the government ID card and then enter the OTP that comes on the phone. After this the account will be verified with a green tick in just 30 seconds. Koo has said that it does not store any information related to verification.
Proud to announce the launch of the Voluntary Self Verification feature on Koo for 'every' user.
— Mayank Bidawatka (@mayankbidawatka) April 6, 2022
Empowering 'every' user to get a green tick against their profile!
For the first time in the world! Proud moment for us and for India 🇮🇳@aprameya pic.twitter.com/7O7R7Yq4J2
Commenting on the launch of the new feature, Koo Co-Founder and CEO Aprameya Radhakrishna said, “Koo is at the forefront of promoting trust and safety on social media. We are proud to be the first social media platform in the world to introduce a voluntary self-verification system. Very proud. Users can achieve self-verification in seconds through our secure verification process. This is a big step towards giving more authenticity to the users and promoting responsible behavior on the platform. Most of the social media platforms. We give strength to only a few accounts. Koo App is the first platform that has now empowered every user to have equal privileges.
Voluntary self-verification questions – FAQ
Does Koo App store any user information?
No, Koo App does not store any user related information. Government approved third party service is used to verify the information.
Do my identity card details appear on Koo App after authentication?
No, it is only used to verify the authenticity of the users.
Will other users get to know about my name and identity card?
No. The details on the user’s profile remain the same as it was before the verification.
Is it safe to enter government approved identity card details on Koo App?
Yes. The voluntary self-verification process on Koo App is secure. This verification process is done by a third-party authorized by the government. Koo App does not store user data.
Why should the user do this?
A user who verifies their profile is identified as an authentic user, which in turn gives more credibility to their views and opinions. Voluntary self-verification promotes real voices on the platform. It also gives them the same privilege of verification that was available to only a few reputable accounts on other social media.
