Ping Proxies x Idenfy: KYC for a Secure, Compliant Network
Bad actors often try to misuse our services. After we introduced free trial offerings, this activity increased, wasting resources meant for genuine customers. At the same time, we have noticed that our proxies are sometimes targeted for misuse. They are meant for ethical use, and protecting the integrity of our network is something we take seriously.
To address this, we rolled out automated KYC at scale through our partnership with a leading verification platform. By using photo and document checks, we can confirm that customers are who they say they are – deterring misuse, creating a more secure network, and allowing us to offer a generous free trial program.
What is KYC?
KYC, or Know Your Customer, is the process of verifying a user’s identity with official documents, often combined with a photo or biometric check. It helps businesses prevent fraud, meet legal requirements, and ensure services are used by genuine customers.
Why Automated KYC?
Initially, we carried out manual KYC and combined it with other network safeguards like KYC triggers, robust blocklists to stop access to sensitive domains like .gov and finance. We’re also a member of the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), which helps us block harmful content across our network.
But manual checks only go so far. They take time, can’t easily handle scale, and don’t give us the speed we need when threats arise. Automated KYC is the next step because it allows us to verify customers more consistently, respond faster, and extend protection across our entire network without delays.
To make this efficient, we went with iDenfy. It combines AI, biometrics, and manual review to confirm identities across 200+ countries and 3,500+ government-issued documents, making it a reliable fit for our global customer base.
Ping Proxies x iDenfy: Verification You Can Trust
iDenfy has provided verification services since 2017 and is trusted for its compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and ISO 27001 standards. It combines AI, biometrics, and manual review to confirm identities across 200+ countries. The process is mobile-friendly and usually completed within minutes, making verification both secure and convenient.
How KYC Benefits You?
You can complete KYC today directly from the settings page in your dashboard. While KYC isn’t mandatory for every customer, accounts may be flagged depending on activity. If that happens, completing KYC will be required to continue using services.
For customers who complete verification, there are added benefits. KYC unlocks a generous automated residential free bandwidth trial, available to both new and existing customers who haven’t yet tested the residential network. Looking ahead, some features will be offered exclusively to verified customers, such as Residential UDP support and more relaxed blocklists.
Complete your verification today and unlock your free residential bandwidth trial! Explore everything Ping Proxies has to offer.
