Facebook asking for video verification on long-standing account – safe to do?

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Hey guys!

I’m hoping to get some insight from people who’ve dealt with this before. Basically I have two Facebook accounts:
  • One is my real account, with my real name and photos.
  • The second is a long-standing secondary account (different name - no facial photos) that I’ve used for about 10 years for legitimate purposes.
The accounts are not linked - they’ve been used on different devices and IPs. Out of the blue I guess due to selling on marketplace, Facebook is now asking the secondary account to complete video verification.

My question:
Is it safe to submit the video verification on the burner account?
How likely is Facebook to use facial recognition or other signals to match it to another account? Should I grow beard or wear a cap before video verification lol.

I really don't want to lose it... I have bunch of friends there. :)
 
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It's safe, and the account will be open after about 30 mins. I'm doing it for 3 times in 2 weeks. Seems like meta is having some error on this these days, cause the frequency is too much
 
Honestly, submitting video verification on a secondary account is risky. Facebook can use facial features, behavior patterns, and other signals to connect accounts. Wearing a cap or beard usually doesn’t help much. If the account matters, be cautious.
 
it is safe but i wouldn't still not do it considering is facebook i mean comon they track everything and don't want my biometric data in their database like video verification
 
Should be safe, just follow the guidelines. Facebook may use facial recognition, but since your accounts aren’t linked, you should be fine.
 
In my experience, the account usually becomes accessible again after a short period of time. I’ve seen this happen a few times recently, which suggests it may be related to temporary system issues on Meta’s side. Lately, these kinds of errors seem to be occurring more frequently than usual.
 
Video verification always carries risks, but if your secondary account has been active for a long time and is used for legitimate purposes, the chances of approval are high. Facebook may use many signals for verification, not just faces but also behavior, history, and account trustworthiness; therefore, trying to cover your face, wear a hat, or alter your appearance usually doesn't help and may even increase suspicion. If you decide to verify, the safest way is to do it naturally, clearly, and honestly to minimize the risk of losing your account.
 
I haven't found a solution. Video stream replacement doesn't work. Sometimes the checkpoint passes with my face, sometimes it doesn't. It depends more on luck.
 
Submit the video verification and you’ll be fine as long as you’re not doing anything wrong. Meta can link your accounts in many ways—not just through facial recognition.
 
Video verification is designed to confirm the real owner, so trying to disguise yourself can increase the risk of losing the account. The safest approach is to verify honestly or accept that the account may be restricted.
 
japabo said:
Hey guys!

I’m hoping to get some insight from people who’ve dealt with this before. Basically I have two Facebook accounts:
  • One is my real account, with my real name and photos.
  • The second is a long-standing secondary account (different name - no facial photos) that I’ve used for about 10 years for legitimate purposes.
The accounts are not linked - they’ve been used on different devices and IPs. Out of the blue I guess due to selling on marketplace, Facebook is now asking the secondary account to complete video verification.

My question:
Is it safe to submit the video verification on the burner account?
How likely is Facebook to use facial recognition or other signals to match it to another account? Should I grow beard or wear a cap before video verification lol.

I really don't want to lose it... I have bunch of friends there. :)
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No problem at all, I've verified the faces of hundreds of Facebook accounts with the same face.
 
Meta can link accounts during video checks using identity signals. The safest options are to verify truthfully if you’re willing to risk it, or decline/appeal and accept that the account may be limited or lost.
 
Thank you all for advice! Does anyone happen to know if it possible to verify with just uploading a PICTURE rather than video? I think for video we are required to use a smartphone over computer.
 
Account errors are increasing due to Meta tightening its video identity verification process. In many cases, this is just a temporary system error and will resolve itself after a short time. However, given the stringent verification requirements, you should prepare for a scenario: either accept real verification to maintain stability or accept the loss of your account if you want to protect your personal information.
 
Facebook verifies based on many signals, not just the face but also behavior, activity history, and the trust level of the account. Therefore, covering the face, wearing a hat, or intentionally changing appearance usually does not bring any effect, and even makes the system more suspicious.
If forced to verify, the safest way is to perform it naturally, clearly, and honestly to reduce the risk of losing the account. Video verification always has certain risks, but if your sub-account has been operating stably for a long time and is used for legitimate purposes, the approval rate is still quite high.
 
@AdCard Agency @MetaHub Agency From your experience how likely are they to ask a copy of an ID? Drivers license after facial verification?

I am just trying to weight in... if I upload the video selfie and then they are like "now give us an ID"... That would be too much personal information to give out. :0
 
You can re-verify your Facebook profile; Meta is experiencing issues. I've encountered this problem before, and it should be fine after 1-2 hours once you verify.
 
Video verification is perfectly valid; it helps Facebook determine that you are a genuine user.
 
It’s relatively safe, but not guaranteed. You know how Facebook is sometimes the outcome can be very unpredictable, even when you’ve done everything correctly and followed their policies
 
In most cases, video verification is typically only intended to confirm that the user is actually controlling the account. There is no clear evidence that it is used to actively match or link other profiles, and altering the appearance usually does not provide any real benefit.
 
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