> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.vixiai.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Verify yourself as an author

> Get the blue verified check next to your name so learners know your courses really come from you.

Verification is how you prove that the person behind a course is really you. Once you are verified, a blue check appears next to your name across Vixi, and no one else can publish courses under your identity. This page walks you through requesting verification and what each status means.

<Note>
  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.
</Note>

## 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.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open My Authors">
    In the left sidebar, click **My Authors**. This page lists every author persona you have created.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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](/avatars).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Get verified">
    On that author, click **Get verified** to open the verification form. If a previous request was turned down, the same button reads **Re-submit verification**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Use the author whose name you want learners to see and trust. That is the persona that will carry the blue check once you are approved.
</Tip>

## Submit your verification

The form has two short steps: confirm your legal name, then upload a photo of your ID.

<Steps>
  <Step title="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**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit for review">
    Read the **Your identity, kept secure** notice, then click **Submit for review**. Your request goes to the Vixi team and your author moves into the pending state.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  **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.
</Info>

After you submit, you'll see a confirmation that your request is in. Vixi typically reviews verification requests within one business day, and you'll get an email once the review is done.

## 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.  |

<Note>
  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.
</Note>

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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**.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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](/publishing).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## What's next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Avatars and voice" href="/avatars">
    Give your author a face and voice that learners recognize.
  </Card>

  <Card title="The course creation wizard" href="/creating/wizard">
    Turn any topic into a full course in minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Publish and share" href="/publishing">
    Get your verified course in front of learners.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Add knowledge sources" href="/sources">
    Ground your courses in your own expertise and materials.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>