# Best practices for successful ID verification

Depending on what you're using Link for, you might need to provide additional forms of identification such as a driver's license, passport, or other current and valid government-issued identification. See How do you verify my identity? for more information.
You'll need:
* **A valid government-issued photo ID document.** Not a photocopy or a picture of an ID document. Ensure that the ID document is not expired.
* **A device with a camera.** If possible, use a mobile device—cameras on mobile devices typically take higher-quality photos than webcams.
The quality of the images affects success rates. Below are a few best practices to help ensure that your verification passes:
* **Capture a clear image.** Make sure that the images are not too dark or bright, and don't have a glare. Hold steady and allow your camera to focus to avoid blurry photos.
* **Do not block any part of your ID document in the image.** Lay it on a flat surface to take the photo.
* **Do not block any part of your face.** Remove sunglasses, masks, or other accessories.
* **Find a location with ambient lighting.** Avoid spaces with strong overhead lights that cast a shadow on your face or ID document. Avoid sitting directly in front of a bright light which can wash out your face and add a glare to your ID document.