Can You Bypass Bumble Photo Verification? How Photo Verification Works

Last Updated: April 5, 2022

Are you trying to avoid submitting a selfie for verification on Bumble? Since both real people and AI facial recognition tools are used to compare your profile photos to your verification selfie, it's impossible to bypass or trick the verification process. This wikiHow article teaches you about Bumble's verification process and why you can't avoid it.

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Can I avoid photo verification on Bumble?

It is not possible to bypass or trick Bumble's verification process. Photo verification exists so you can't catfish or trick other users into thinking you're someone else. If you are prompted to verify your photo, you'll need to comply by taking selfies in specific poses, which are then cross-referenced with your profile photos.^{[1]
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- Having clear photos of yourself on your profile can speed up the photo verification process, as it'll make it much easier for Bumble's support team to validate your verification selfies.

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What happens if I don't verify my photos?

You won't be able to continue using Bumble. If a user reports your profile as a potential fake and you're not able to pass photo verification, your account will be deactivated.^{[2]
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Research source} This means you can't swipe or message anyone until you verify your profile with a selfie.

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Why Verification Is Important

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You can feel safe knowing that verified profiles are actually who they say they are. If you're tired of catfishing or fake profiles, verification will help you out. A blue badge with a star inside it appears next to verified accounts, so you know that the person you're chatting with is actually the same person in the photos.
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It's a conversation starter. Once you're verified, you can send a verification request to a person in your chats to make sure you're talking to the actual person.^{[3]
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Research source} If you ever find yourself struggling to start a conversation with people on Bumble, asking for verification can give you something to talk about.
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It shows people that you're serious about finding a match. If you verify your profile before someone requests that you do so, you're showing potential matches that you're proactive and trustworthy.

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What if I don't want to verify my profile?

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If you're feeling too insecure to use real photos on Bumble, have a confidence-building photoshoot. If you take better pictures of yourself, you shouldn't have to resort to using phony photos on dating apps. Anyone can look good with the right lighting, poses, and camera techniques.
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Switch to a different dating site or app. If you're opposed to the idea of verification for privacy reasons, try an app that doesn't require you to verify your photos, including OKCupid, Plenty of Fish, Match.com, and eHarmony.