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Written byLaura Bilotta|Edited byDarlene Antonelli, MA
Last Updated: April 5, 2022
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Are you trying to avoid submitting a selfie for verification on Bumble? Since both real people and AI facial recognition tools are used to compare your profile photos to your verification selfie, it's impossible to bypass or trick the verification process. This wikiHow article teaches you about Bumble's verification process and why you can't avoid it.
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Can I avoid photo verification on Bumble?
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It is not possible to bypass or trick Bumble's verification process. Photo verification exists so you can't catfish or trick other users into thinking you're someone else. If you are prompted to verify your photo, you'll need to comply by taking selfies in specific poses, which are then cross-referenced with your profile photos.[1]
- Having clear photos of yourself on your profile can speed up the photo verification process, as it'll make it much easier for Bumble's support team to validate your verification selfies.
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What happens if I don't verify my photos?
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Why Verification Is Important
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You can feel safe knowing that verified profiles are actually who they say they are. If you're tired of catfishing or fake profiles, verification will help you out. A blue badge with a star inside it appears next to verified accounts, so you know that the person you're chatting with is actually the same person in the photos.
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It's a conversation starter. Once you're verified, you can send a verification request to a person in your chats to make sure you're talking to the actual person.[3] If you ever find yourself struggling to start a conversation with people on Bumble, asking for verification can give you something to talk about.
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It shows people that you're serious about finding a match. If you verify your profile before someone requests that you do so, you're showing potential matches that you're proactive and trustworthy.
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What if I don't want to verify my profile?
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See AlsoPhoto VerificationIf you're feeling too insecure to use real photos on Bumble, have a confidence-building photoshoot. If you take better pictures of yourself, you shouldn't have to resort to using phony photos on dating apps. Anyone can look good with the right lighting, poses, and camera techniques.
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Switch to a different dating site or app. If you're opposed to the idea of verification for privacy reasons, try an app that doesn't require you to verify your photos, including OKCupid, Plenty of Fish, Match.com, and eHarmony.
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Laura Bilotta
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This article was written by Laura Bilotta and by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Laura Bilotta is a Dating Coach, Matchmaker, and the Founder of Single in the City, her dating and relationship coaching service based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.With over 18 years of experience, she focuses on helping singles date more intentionally, encouraging them to let go of negative patterns so that they can attract the love that they deserve. Her experience, skills, and insights have led to thousands of successfully united over 65,000 singles through events and one-on-one matchmaking coaching sessions. She has been the host of The Dating and Relationship Show on Global News Radio 640 Toronto (AM640) for 6 years and is known as The Hookup Queen of Clubhouse; her popular singles club, Single in the City, has over 95.5K members who regularly join in weekly dating and relationship-focused rooms. This article has been viewed 62,431 times.
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