You verify yourself — your own legal identity. You can use any author name you like on your courses, but only one verified identity belongs to you. Your ID is used only to confirm who you are; it is kept secure and is never shown to learners or other creators.
Why verify
Verification builds trust with the people taking your courses.- A blue check across the platform. Verified authors show a blue check next to their name wherever it appears.
- Protection from impersonation. Once your identity is confirmed, others cannot publish courses pretending to be you.
- More confidence for learners. A verified author signals that the course content comes from a real, accountable person.
Where to verify
Verification lives on the My Authors page.Open My Authors
In the left sidebar, click My Authors. This page lists every author persona you have created.
Find the author that is you
Locate the author that represents you. If you have not created one yet, click New first and add your name (and an optional bio and profile image). For more on authors, see Avatars and voice.
Submit your verification
The form has two short steps: confirm your legal name, then upload a photo of your ID.Confirm your legal name
Under Confirm your legal name, fill in First name and Last name exactly as they appear on the government ID you are about to upload. If your ID shows a different name than your author name, fix the author name first, then come back. Click Continue.
Upload your government ID
On Upload your government ID, add a clear photo of the front of your ID. A passport, driver’s license, or national ID all work. You can click Browse to pick a file or drag the image onto the upload area. Accepted image formats are JPEG, PNG, and WebP.
Your identity, kept secure. Vixi is a registered company in the United States. Your ID is used only to verify your identity, is encrypted at rest, and is not shared. It is never displayed to learners or other creators.
Understanding your verification status
The button and badge on each author tell you exactly where your request stands.| What you see | What it means |
|---|---|
| Get verified | You haven’t started verification for this author yet. |
| Verification pending | Your request was submitted and the team is reviewing it. |
| Verified (blue check) | Your identity is approved. The blue check now shows next to your name. |
| Re-submit verification | Your request was turned down. You can fix the issue and submit again. |
If a request is turned down, the author card shows a short Reason from our team so you know what to correct before you re-submit.
Frequently asked questions
How long does verification take?
How long does verification take?
The team typically reviews requests within one business day. You’ll get an email as soon as your review is complete.
What if my name doesn't match my ID?
What if my name doesn't match my ID?
Enter your name exactly as it appears on your government ID. If your author name is different, edit the author name first on the My Authors page, then start verification so the two match.
My request was turned down. What now?
My request was turned down. What now?
Check the Reason from our team shown on the author, fix the issue (for example, upload a clearer photo or correct your name), then click Re-submit verification.
Can learners see my ID?
Can learners see my ID?
No. Your ID is used only to confirm your identity. It is encrypted, kept secure, and never shown to learners or other creators. Only the blue verified check is public.
Do I have to verify to publish a course?
Do I have to verify to publish a course?
No. Verification is optional and adds the blue check for extra trust. You can keep creating, publishing, and sharing courses without it. See Publish and share.
What’s next
Avatars and voice
Give your author a face and voice that learners recognize.
The course creation wizard
Turn any topic into a full course in minutes.
Publish and share
Get your verified course in front of learners.
Add knowledge sources
Ground your courses in your own expertise and materials.