In the US, Instagram has started testing new ways to get your age verified. In addition to simply uploading your ID, a method that could take up to two days to verify, you now have two more options.
The first is to take a selfie video. If you choose this option, the on-screen instructions will guide you through the process. After shooting the video, it is only shared with Yoti, a company specializing in age verification and Instagram partner in this venture. Yoti’s technology estimates your age based on your facial features and then the video is deleted. Results can take 20 minutes.
The second option is social vouching, which is exactly what it sounds like – you need to ask joint followers to confirm how old you are. The person warranting must be over 18 and not vouching for anyone else at that time. There are other undisclosed safeguards as well. You will need to select three people who vouch for you and they will have to respond to the request within three days.
Instagram wants to know how old you are for two reasons: first, because you must be over 13 to use it (in some countries even older). Second, for the app to tailor its experience to you. For example, if you are between the ages of 13 and 17, your account will by default use the private and unwanted contacts of adults you don’t know will be limited, as well as the options advertisers have to contact you with ads. .
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