Verifying the identity of guests and Hosts helps us to: Scan for fraudulent behavior. Do background checks where permitted under applicable laws. Understand if a malicious actor has taken control of an account.
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Your profile picture is important for making a good first impression. It shows up on your listing in search results, where it introduces you to guests interested in places like yours. When guests tap or click on your photo, they're sent to your profile to learn more about you.
Sharing passport details with an Airbnb host can be risky, especially if the host is not legitimate. If the host is a fraudster or scammer, they could use your passport details to commit identity theft.
If a guest chooses to provide a profile photo, that profile photo won't be displayed to the host as part of the booking process until after the booking is confirmed.
To confirm the accuracy of photos advertised to guests, hosts need to take new photos of their space as it is today that match what's listed on Airbnb. You'll need to visit your listing in-person and use the Airbnb app to take and send these new photos to the verification review team.
When you host or help with hosting on Airbnb, you may be asked to provide information such as your legal name, date of birth, or government ID for verification. These details are required by law as part of a process called Know Your Customer (KYC).
When you book a stay or when you become a Host, we may need to verify your personal information, such as your legal name, address, phone number, and other contact details. We may also ask for a photo of your government ID and a selfie. Additionally, certain Experiences require you to verify your identity.
Any information shown on your user profile can be seen by other users of the Airbnb community. Your information may also be highlighted to users across Airbnb, outside of your profile.
Profile photosYour photo is your choice, but make sure it follows our Content Policy, as this photo may be shown to other users across Airbnb – like on your listing if you're a Host.
A robust profile helps show you're reliable and authentic to people who don't know you yet, and can help develop connections between Hosts and guests while establishing trust on our platform.
Airbnb prohibits security cameras or recording devices that are in or that observe private spaces like bedrooms, bathrooms, or sleeping areas. You must indicate the presence of all security cameras or other recording devices in or around a listing, even if they're not turned on or hooked up.
Smoking: Guests should not smoke inside a listing unless they are allowed to do so by the Host. This includes the use of tobacco, cannabis, e-cigarettes, etc.
Upload the right resolution: Use photos that are at least 1024px x 683px. When in doubt, a bigger photo is better. Show off unique amenities: Guests love to stay in spaces with character, so call attention to details like a fireplace, artwork, or backyard barbeque.
“Private room” is selected as the listing or room type in your listing settings. The private room is not a shared room, hotel, resort, tent, camper, standalone unit (such as a backyard bungalow), or any other type of property on this list.
The vacation rental property allows for security cameras in many parts of a home or apartment that's rented out to guests. But if you're going to be watched, you should know about it. Airbnb doesn't allow for hidden cameras or any other types of concealed recording devices.