Verification Methods

Age verification on websites is performed using AgeGO’s verification methods.

Each method is designed to determine either a user’s exact age or whether they fall within a specific age range (for example, 18+), depending on regulatory and business requirements.

An overview of all available methods can be found here:

Age Verification Methods → https://www.agego.com/verification-methods

Based on regulation and overall verification performance, AgeGO selects the verification method that best balances compliance and user experience.

Method 1: Selfie

This method uses a selfie-based age estimation to assess a user’s age.

In some cases, an additional government-issued photo ID may be required to increase confidence or meet regulatory expectations.

Method 2: Selfie + ID

This method combines a live selfie (with liveness detection) and a mandatory government-issued photo ID to fully verify a user’s age.

Method 3: Credit Card

This method uses credit card authorization to confirm that a user is 18 years old or over.

Method 4: Digital ID

This method relies on a third-party digital identity application, such as Yoti Digital ID.

Requirements:

1. A smartphone or webcam.
2. A government-issued photo ID

AgeGO Login (Returning Users)

Once a user has successfully verified their age through AgeGO, accessing age-restricted content becomes simpler on subsequent visits.

When a user visits a website that uses AgeGO:

• The user opens a site with age-restricted content.
• In the age-verification prompt, the user selects “Already verified? Access here”.
• The user chooses their preferred login method:

  • Email OTP (one-time code), or
  • Google Connect, or
  • Passkey Login (if previously set up).

Email OTP Login

• The user enters their email address and continues.
• A one-time AgeGO code is sent to the provided email address.
• The user enters the received code into the verification prompt.
• Access to the content is granted.

Google Connect

• The user selects Continue with Google.
• The user authenticates using their device (e.g. Face ID, fingerprint, or device PIN).
• The Google account is linked to the user’s AgeGO profile.
• Access is granted.

Passkey Login

• If the user has previously set up a Passkey in their AgeGO account, they can choose Passkey login.
• The user authenticates using their device (e.g. Face ID, fingerprint, or device PIN).
• Access is granted instantly, without entering an email or code.

This login flow allows returning users to confirm their previously verified status without repeating the full verification process.