How to verify on Vertpig

Step 1

Go to vertpig.com and click on the sign up button in the top right corner. You can then create an account with your email or sign in with your Google or Facebook account.

Step 2

In order to activate your account you have to verify your email address. Click on the link to receive your verification link. Follow the link in your email inbox to verify your email address.

Step 3

You can now trade on the Vertcoin/Bitcoin and Vertcoin/Litecoin markets. However, if you want to be able to buy Vertcoin with Euro you need to verify your identity as a part of legal requirements. To do so, start by clicking on the account button in the top-right corner.

Step 4

After you’ve clicked on the account button, you will see the option to verify your identity. Here you have two options.

Verify with Yoti

Yoti is an application that securely stores, verifies and encrypts your identification documents for you. It then identifies you at the exchange with an identifier for your identity. That means no person at the exchange will touch your sensitive documents. Take a look at Yoti’s help page to learn more.

Verify manually

Yoti is probably one of the safer ways to identify yourself to an exchange. However, if you for some reason don’t trust Yoti, you can ask for manual verification. You can do so by clicking on “Support Portal” and submitting a request on the support page. Simply write that you request verification and attach your identification documents.

I highly recommend using Yoti, but if you prefer manual verification feel free to do so.

Step 5

In order to verify with Yoti you have to download the Yoti mobile application. You can find the links to their mobile apps on their homepage. Once you have downloaded the Yoti app, you need to create your Yoti. Follow the instructions below (as per Yoti FAQ), to create your Yoti. It is imperative that you add the ID document in the verification process to trade on Vertpig.

Creating a Yoti is a 3 step process, and you only have to do it once. Take a photo (remember: it’s for your ID, not social media). If you want to change it at some point in the future, you will be able to do it. Enter your phone number, followed by a one-time verification code that is sent to you via text message. Finally, choose a 5-digit PIN. Yoti created! At this point you can only share your photo and mobile number with others. To make the most of your Yoti, and to be able to use it to prove your identity, we strongly recommend that you add a photo ID document. This would allow you to share details like your name and age. Before you can share any details, you need to take a short video of yourself saying three words (to prove you’re a real person!). It takes about 10 seconds, using your phone’s front camera.

It may take a few moments for Yoti to verify your identity. Once that is all done, you should see your details in the Yoti app.

Step 6

Nearly done! Go back to the Vertpig account page and click on “verify using Yoti”.

Vertpig will then show you a QR code that you have to scan with your Yoti app. Once you have done that, follow the instructions on the Yoti app and you’re done.

You are now verified on Vertpig and you can trade on all Vertpig markets, including the Euro market.