# Starting Point
## Verify your Identity
Verifying your identity is essential for unlocking the full functionalities offered by our platform.
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1. Log in to your Wallex Smart Custody App 
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2. Go to the **\[Dashboard]** section, located in the bottom left corner of your screen.
3. Navigate to the top right corner and click on the **Settings icon** 
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4. Locate the **KYC Verification** and click on **\[Unverified]**.png)
button.
5. The pop-up window will appear on your screen and you can **start the process**.
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If you attempt to open an account, a pop-up window will appear on your screen. Simply click on the **\[Go to KYC]** button.
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After completing the steps, the status will turn green, showing **\[Verified]**
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Initiating company verification follows the same process, with differences in the required documentation.
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Looking for guidance? Our [verification tutorial](https://experience.wallex.global/smart-custody/verification) offers step-by-step assistance.
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