Pi Network KYC Verification: 10 Steps To Success KYC In 2023

Having a KYC verified account gives you more privileges in the Pi Network.

KYC (Know Your Customer) is a prerequisite for Pi Network users to initiate their Pi tokens transfer to the mainnet. KYC verification is, in fact, the sixth step on the Mainnet checklist to transfer your Pi coins to the Mainnet.

As a result, individuals who haven’t completed their KYC should do so as soon as possible in order to benefit from their earned Pi coins in the nearest future.

The KYC process is not very difficult to comprehend. However, a significant number of users are experiencing problems and have doubts about the Pi KYC system, such as how to get the “Pi KYC Verification” option, what type of ID document is required in the Pi KYC, and more.

Don’t be concerned if you are one of these Pioneers. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through everything you need to do to successfully complete your KYC verification.

Comprehensive guide to complete Pi Network KYC verification

For obvious reasons, KYC verification requires a few legal documents, and the applicant must fulfill certain criteria. Therefore, it is essential for you to know the requirements before entering the actual application process. Here are those:

Requirements and eligibility criteria to apply for Pi Network KYC

Government-issued ID (any one): You must have the original copy of a government-issued document in hand as you will be asked to capture the picture of the ID, instead of uploading an already saved ID image. You will have the following three options for ID:

Passport (recommended)

Driving License

National ID

You must be 18 years old or over

Be ready for a liveness check: You will be asked to take your phone’s camera in front of your face and the system will automatically capture your face. This photo will be required to verify that you are the one whose ID has been submitted. Therefore, ensure your face is clearly visible and matches that on your ID before starting the verification process.

Approximately 5 minutes: It takes about 5 minutes to complete the KYC application.

Must mine Pi for at least 30 days: A new Pioneer cannot immediately apply for KYC verification, for obvious reasons. They must mine Pi for at least 30 days (not necessarily in a consecutive fashion).

Note: Although Pi KYC is open for all, eligibility, requirements, and availability may differ from what is shown in this article according to your country or location.

Previously, KYC for the cryptocurrency platform was being carried out via a third-party application called “Yoti.” As a result, identity verification was only available to a limited number of users.

However, now Pi Network has its own platform called Pi Browser for KYC verification, Mainnet, and more features. The developers have created a KYC solution that enables a larger number of users to complete their KYC in considerably less time.

Now, let’s move on to the steps you need to follow to pass your KYC handily.

Steps to complete the KYC verification process

Step 1: Install the Pi Browser app (it is available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store). Or proceed to step 2 if you already have it on your device.

Step 2: Open the Pi Network app and head to the Mainnet section. You can find the Mainnet option in the side menu.

Step 3: Subsequently, tap on the Mainnet checklist and complete all the tasks up to the KYC verification task.

Step 4: Tap the start button in the KYC area once you have finished the tasks listed before the KYC verification. If it doesn’t work, manually go to the “kyc.pi” area in the Pi Browser app to launch the application process.

Step 5: On the first screen after entering the KYC section from the Pi Browser app, you will be asked to choose the country from the drop-down menu. Select your country as mentioned on the government-issued ID.

Step 6: Subsequently, you will have to choose the type of ID document that you want to use for the verification. A passport is recommended.

Step 7: After this, you will see four slides, providing you with instructions on how to use the ID and how to proceed properly. You should tap the next button while reading them carefully.

Step 8: Now, you will spot an “Add front photo” option on the screen. Tap on it, and the camera will turn on. Simply capture a clear image of the front of your ID. If your ID also has a back with the necessary information, then also add a back photo.

Remember to capture the image or save it in a horizontal position.

Step 9: After submitting the ID photo, you will be redirected to a form that you need to fill out with the same information as on the ID document.