Getting Started with VerifyHuman
Last Updated: May 2026
VerifyHuman is a privacy-first verification platform. Launch no-code verification workflows through VerifyFlow, or build deeper integrations with the underlying APIs, widgets, and webhooks.
Choose your path
Start with VerifyFlow — no code required
VerifyFlow is the fastest way to launch a verification workflow for your business. Create a Flow, get a hosted verification page, and share the link — no API integration required.
Best for: Age-gated access, signup protection, seller and worker verification, identity-gated content, community trust reviews.
Build with APIs — for developers
Integrate verification directly into your application using REST APIs, embeddable widgets, webhooks, and structured result objects.
→ Developer Overview
→ API Documentation
→ Authentication Guide
VerifyFlow: the no-code path
VerifyFlow lets business users and non-technical teams launch hosted verification pages in minutes.
- Create a Flow — choose a template that matches your workflow
- Publish — VerifyFlow mints a live hosted page and a test hosted page
- Share — copy the link and share it, or embed it on your site
- Review results — outcomes appear in your dashboard
No API key management, no code. When you need more control, the underlying verification engines are available directly through APIs.
→ Create your first Flow
→ VerifyFlow Test Mode
→ Hosted page branding
→ Result outcomes
Verification engines
The underlying engines power both VerifyFlow and direct API integrations. Choose the engine that matches your workflow:
| Engine | Purpose | Common workflows |
|---|---|---|
| VerifyHuman | Human presence — bot reduction | Signup protection, form spam, community access |
| VerifyAge | Age assurance | Age-gated content, alcohol, tobacco, adult services |
| VerifyIdentity | Identity assurance — selfie + government ID | Marketplace sellers, account verification, onboarding |
| VerifyTrust | Trust review — structured screening signals | Higher-risk workflow review, contractor onboarding |
These engines are available through VerifyFlow templates, hosted pages, widgets, and direct API calls. You do not need to understand the engines to use VerifyFlow.
→ VerifyHuman engine
→ VerifyAge engine
→ VerifyIdentity engine
→ VerifyTrust engine
Developer quick start
If you are building an API integration, here is what you need to know.
1. Create your account
- Sign up at app.verifyhuman.io
- Verify your email address
- You will start with 50 free verification credits
2. Get your API key
- Go to your Dashboard
- Navigate to API Keys
- Click Create New API Key
- Select the product scope(s) for your key
- Save your key securely
Key format:
| Type | Format |
|---|---|
| API Key | vhk-{32chars} |
3. Make your first request
Human presence check:
curl -X POST https://app.verifyhuman.io/api/verify \
-F "clientKey=vhk-your-key-here" \
-F "file=@selfie.jpg"
Age assurance:
curl -X POST https://app.verifyhuman.io/api/v1/verify-age/verify \
-H "X-API-Key: vhk-your-key-here" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"image_selfie_b64": "base64_image", "use_case": "alcohol", "min_age": 21}'
Identity assurance:
curl -X POST https://app.verifyhuman.io/api/identity/v1/submit \
-H "X-API-Key: vhk-your-key-here" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"selfie_b64": "base64_selfie", "id_front_b64": "base64_id"}'
→ Full API examples: Integration Guide
4. Choose your integration method
| Method | Best for |
|---|---|
| VerifyFlow (no-code) | Non-technical teams, fast launch, shared hosted pages |
| REST API | Full control, server-side integration, programmatic flows |
| Embeddable Widget | Inline verification inside your web app |
| Hosted page | Custom-branded single-use or reusable verification links |
| WordPress plugin | WordPress sites, no code required |
→ Widgets
→ Hosted flows
→ WordPress plugin
Privacy and data handling
VerifyHuman is designed with a privacy-first architecture. Biometric media is not stored after a verification completes — images are processed to produce a result and then discarded.
For a full explanation of result delivery options, data handling, and customer responsibilities, see Result Outcomes and Delivery.
Pricing overview
| Engine | Credits per verification | Available on |
|---|---|---|
| VerifyHuman | 1 credit | All plans |
| VerifyAge | 10 credits | All plans |
| VerifyIdentity | 30 credits | All plans |
| VerifyTrust | 50 credits | Pro and Enterprise |
| Plan | Monthly credits |
|---|---|
| Free | 50 credits (one-time) |
| Starter | 1,000 credits/month |
| Growth | 10,000 credits/month |
| Pro | 100,000 credits/month |
| Enterprise | Custom |
Need help?
- Email: support@verifyhuman.io
- Dashboard chat: Available in your dashboard
- API Reference: /docs/api-reference
- FAQ: /docs/faq
Next steps
- No-code: → Create your first VerifyFlow
- Developer: → Read the Developer Overview
- Enterprise: → Enterprise Security