> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.proxidize.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.proxidize.com/account-and-billing/verification/how-to-complete-kyb-verification.md).

# How to Complete KYB Verification

Complete business verification to unlock proxy access and an increased thread limit.

## How to Complete KYB Verification

Know Your Business (KYB) verification confirms your company's registration and ownership.

It unlocks access to your proxies plus an increased thread limit.

You start it in the dashboard, and you have up to 12 hours to finish once you begin.

<a href="https://app.proxidize.com/settings/verification/" class="button primary" data-icon="arrow-right">Open your verification settings</a>

### Before you start

* Only the account administrator can start KYB.
* Members see the **Verify** button on the **Know Your Business** card greyed out.
* Use your company email address, because a submission from a personal address is rejected.
* Have your business registration details and the list of domains you plan to use your proxies on ready.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Already signed up with your personal Email?**

Change your account's email before initiating the verification. See [How to change my account's email](/account-and-billing/account-management/how-to-change-account-email.md).
{% endhint %}

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### Complete KYB verification

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#### Open the verification page

Go to **Settings → Verification**.

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#### Add your target domains and use case

Scroll to **Verification details**.

List every domain you intend to access under **TARGET DOMAINS**, pressing Enter after each one.

Under **WHY THESE DOMAINS?**, describe what your business plans to do with the proxies.

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#### Start business verification

On the **Know Your Business** card, click **Verify**.

Verification continues on our verification partner's website.
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#### Wait for the review

Your submission is reviewed internally.

Access to your proxies and your increased thread limit is unlocked once the review is done.
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#### If you start from the blocked proxy page

Opening a proxy page before you are verified shows a **Verify to continue** dialog.

Click **Verify business**, fill in the same two fields on the next screen, then click **Save and continue**.

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{% hint style="warning" %}
**Your target domains and your explanation are what the review is based on.**

Vague or incomplete answers can delay or fail your verification, and can lead to your account being suspended.
{% endhint %}

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### Verification statuses

| Status                | What it means                                                                                                                  |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Not Started**       | You have not begun business verification.                                                                                      |
| **Under Review**      | Your submission is being reviewed. Your proxy pages stay locked, and the rest of the dashboard stays available.                |
| **Business Verified** | Your business was confirmed. Your proxies and your increased thread limit are available, and the KYC option no longer appears. |
| **Expired**           | You did not finish in time. Start a new attempt.                                                                               |
| **Cancelled**         | The attempt ended before it was finished. Start a new attempt.                                                                 |
| **Denied**            | Your submission was not accepted. Contact support, because you cannot start again from the dashboard.                          |

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### What never changes

These rules apply to every customer, whether you are verified or not.

* Only ports `80` and `443` are available.
* Adult-content websites are blocked.
* Survey-for-money websites are blocked.
* Government websites with `.gov` domains are blocked.
* Military websites with `.mil` domains are blocked.

Separately from that list, KYB may open access to financial services, HR and recruitment, and consumer-review websites.

***

### Quick FAQ

<details>

<summary>Do I need KYC as well?</summary>

No.

KYB is the higher level of verification and already includes everything KYC grants.

</details>

<details>

<summary>I already completed KYC. Can I still do KYB?</summary>

Yes, if you are the account administrator.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can I use a personal email address?</summary>

No.

A submission from a personal address is rejected, so use your company address.

</details>

<details>

<summary>My business verification was not accepted. What now?</summary>

Contact support.

You cannot start a new attempt from the dashboard once a submission has been denied.

</details>

***

### Related articles

* [Verification](/account-and-billing/verification.md)
* How to Complete KYC Verification
* [Setting Up Your Proxidize Proxies](/getting-started/setting-up-your-proxidize-proxies.md)
* [How to Change Account Email](/account-and-billing/account-management/how-to-change-account-email.md)

***

### Need help?

Contact support if:

* your business verification was not accepted
* you need business verification and you are not the account administrator
* you are not sure whether your use case qualifies

Reach us through live chat or email at <support@proxidize.com>.


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