These days , more businesses are increasingly cautious about user verification, and the need to balance security with user privacy. For some companies, asking for sensitive government-issued IDs like passports or national identification numbers (NIN) might not be necessary or even desirable. If you're one of those companies or businesses, the User Screening API is a perfect solution.

What Is the User Screening API?

The User Screening API is designed for businesses that want to screen and verify users without requesting personal identification information, such as passports or NINs. It is ideal for companies that want to avoid deterring users by asking for sensitive data while still maintaining a high level of security.

Who Is This API For?

If your platform doesn’t require deep identity verification but still needs to understand where your users are coming from, this API is a game-changer. It's for businesses that want to:

• Verify users without requesting personal government documents.
• Avoid asking for information that users might find intrusive or unnecessary.
• Screen users without making them uncomfortable while ensuring security.

For example, apps that don't need to verify passports but still want to know some basic details about their users can benefit from this API.

How Does the User Screening API Work?

The User Screening API uses smart ways to verify users without asking for personal details:

• IP Screening: Checks the location of the user’s IP address to see where they are accessing your platform from.
• Email Check: Verify if the user’s email is legitimate and sees what other accounts might be linked to it.
• Phone Check: Screen phone numbers to check it its valid and usage patterns.

Added Benefit: Risk Scoring

Another powerful feature of the User Screening API is risk scoring. The API generates a risk score for users when they sign up, helping businesses gauge how likely a user is to engage in risky behavior. This additional layer of protection helps companies avoid fraudulent users or bots without requiring invasive checks.

Why Use the User Screening API?

By utilizing the User Screening API, your business can:

• Increase security without compromising user privacy.
• Streamline the signup process, reducing friction and improve your user experience.
• Protect itself against fraud using risk assessments without scaring away legitimate users.

Conclusion

Asking for too much personal info can deter users. The User Screening API offers a balanced solution by verifying users through IP, email, and phone checks—plus risk scoring—without needing government IDs. To learn more or integrate the API into your systems, contact our team or explore the  API Documentation here.