Why is Airbnb asking me to take a photo of myself? Can't make a booking

Eric403
Level 1
Hong Kong

Why is Airbnb asking me to take a photo of myself? Can't make a booking

Why is Airbnb asking me to take a picture of myself, when I have already verified everything, uploaded my government photo ID, and have been using Airbnb for over a year now?  

 

I can't do it because:

--my computer doesn't have a camera

--I can't do it using the Airbnb app because my iPhone can't download the app--it wants iOS 9.0 or higher

 

So I cannot make any bookings now.  I really don't get it.  I wish Airbnb would let us email them directly.  Do they have tech support?

 

Thank you!

5 Replies 5
Sora0
Level 7
Singapore

This is a new verification step.

 

Go go help > contact us on the left panel.

Fred47
Level 1
Goleta, CA

Ne too. Same problems

Joseph1784
Level 1
New York, NY

Suddenly Airbnb is asking me for photo of myself!  Companies always come up with something new to terrorize their customers

Helen3
Level 10
Bristol, United Kingdom

Why do you feel it's 'terrorising' for you to provide a photo of yourself? @Joseph1784 ?

 

It's important for hosts to know the person who booked is the person who stays at their accommodation.

Perhaps you should mind your own business! If I have been using Airbnb for a very long time this is no longer relevant!