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Fix video selfie issues during IDMe verification

If your IDMe video selfie isn’t working or gets rejected, this article can help. It covers common issues like camera errors, unsupported devices, and motion photography problems, along with steps to fix each one.

Video selfie quality issues

Fix the “Something went wrong” video selfie error

Screenshot of error message saying video selfie couldn’t be captured

To fix this:

  1. On the error screen, select Try again.
  2. Retake your video selfie, following our video selfie best practices. 

Browser issues

Troubleshoot browser issues during selfie verification

Help with switching tabs during verification

For help returning to the correct browser tab, visit Switching between browser tabs when verifying.

Camera and device issues

Allow camera access for your video selfie

This may be due to browser or device settings. For help with this, visit Camera and microphone troubleshooting. 

No camera? How to complete your verification

If your smartphone or computer doesn’t have a camera, you won’t be able to complete verification. We recommend borrowing a device from a family member or friend.

What to do if your selfie was rejected

If your video selfie is rejected after multiple attempts, you will see a “We couldn’t capture your video selfie” message. Continue following the prompts, then you will connect with a Video Chat Agent for a short video call.

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