Instagram will verify the identity of users with a short video of their face

Instagram will ask users of the social network to verify their identity when accessing the account with a selfie-type video, that is, a short recording of their face that the platform will delete after 30 days.

This function was shared by analyst Matt Navarra, who seeks to help confirm that the user is a real person, although it is not detailed if only in the case of newly created accounts or in all, including existing ones. Meanwhile, it will not collect biometric data and will not use facial recognition technology.

The company assured that it continues to work hard to find other ways to verify the identity of users in order to prevent fraud and identity theft.