Instagram To Use Video Selfies For Identity Verification: Report

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Meta-owned photo-sharing app Instagram is reportedly asking users to provide a video selfie showing multiple angles of their face to verify the account. The move could be an attempt to reduce the number of fake profiles and spam accounts on the social media platform.

According to XDA Developers, multiple users have reported being asked to take a video selfie to verify their existing accounts. The company started testing the feature last year but ran into technical issues.

Once the video is recorded, users will need to submit the video to platform for confirmation of identity. As per the report, this video will never be visible on Instagram and will be deleted from the servers within 30 days.

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“We need a short video of turning your head in different directions. This helps us confirm that you’re a real person and confirm your identity,” Instagram said.

Meanwhile, Instagram is testing a new feature called ‘Take a Break’ to encourage people to take regular breaks from using the Meta-owned photo-sharing app.

According to Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, the long-awaited ‘Take a Break’ feature will remind users when they have spent a long time on the platform.

‘Take a Break’ is expected to be more widely available in December, Mosseri added.

With Inputs from sources