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Troubleshooting Verification Issues

Fix common problems with identity verification.

4 min readUpdated: 1/25/2026

Troubleshooting Verification Issues

Having trouble with verification? Here are solutions to common problems.

Document Issues

"Document is unclear"

Problem: Your ID photo is blurry or hard to read.

Solution:

  • Clean your camera lens
  • Use better lighting (natural daylight works best)
  • Hold your camera steady
  • Place the document on a dark, flat surface
  • Make sure all text is in focus

"Document is incomplete"

Problem: Part of your ID is cut off.

Solution:

  • Make sure all four corners are visible
  • Don't crop or zoom too close
  • Include the entire document in the frame

"Document not accepted"

Problem: Your ID type isn't supported.

Solution:

"Document is expired"

Problem: Your ID has passed its expiration date.

Solution:

  • Get your ID renewed
  • Use a different valid, non-expired ID

Selfie Issues

"Selfie doesn't match ID"

Problem: Your face doesn't match the photo on your ID.

Solution:

  • Remove glasses, hats, or face coverings
  • Ensure good lighting on your face
  • Look directly at the camera
  • If your appearance has changed significantly since your ID photo, try a newer ID

"Face not detected"

Problem: The system can't find your face in the selfie.

Solution:

  • Position your face in the center of the screen
  • Make sure your whole face is visible
  • Use good, even lighting
  • Remove anything covering your face

"Liveness check failed"

Problem: The system couldn't confirm you're a real person.

Solution:

  • Follow the on-screen instructions carefully
  • Move your head as directed
  • Blink when asked
  • Make sure you're in a well-lit area
  • Try in a different location

Technical Issues

Camera not working

Solution:

  • Allow camera permissions in your browser/app settings
  • Try a different browser (Chrome works best)
  • Restart your device
  • Try on a different device

Page won't load

Solution:

  • Check your internet connection
  • Clear your browser cache
  • Disable ad blockers or VPNs
  • Try a different browser

Upload keeps failing

Solution:

  • Check file size (must be under 10MB)
  • Use JPG or PNG format
  • Try a different network
  • Reduce image size

Still Stuck?

If you've tried these solutions and still can't verify:

  1. Wait and retry - Sometimes systems have temporary issues
  2. Try a different device - Use a phone instead of computer, or vice versa
  3. Use a different document - Try your passport instead of driver's license
  4. Contact support - We can help troubleshoot: support@clappay.com

When contacting support, include:

  • Your account email
  • What step you're stuck on
  • Any error messages you see
  • Screenshots if possible

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