Google Developer Account ID Verification Failed? Causes and Solutions

In order to maintain the platform ecology and order, Google's various management policies have been tightening. For example, identity verification for Google developer accounts is now a must. If verification is not performed or fails, the Google developer account will be blocked and the apps already on the Google Play Store will be deleted.

However, the identity verification process for many developers is not smooth and they may encounter various problems. This article discusses some possible reasons and solutions for verification failure to help developers eliminate problems one by one and pass verification in time.

Ⅰ. Possible reasons for verification failure

1. Submitting incorrect verification information

Most verification failures are caused by the inconsistency between the submitted information and the personal information of the developer account. For example, if you used a foreign ID card when registering a developer account, but submitted a mainland China ID card during verification, you will naturally fail. At the same time, if the information is expired, you will also fail verification.

2. Low quality of verification data

Common verification documents include: a government-issued document or photo ID, a utility/phone bill or bank statement from the past 60 days, and a lease or mortgage agreement.

Some developers did use data with consistent information, but the quality of shooting/scanning/uploading did not meet the standards. For example, the data was not shot completely, the four corners of the data were missing, there were reflections, the shooting was incomplete, there were obstructions, the color was too dark, the image quality was not clear, etc., and they could not pass the verification.

3. Low IP credibility

Not only the identity authentication process, but all kinds of network activities conducted under the Google ecosystem will actually be monitored by the system. If an IP with low credibility and purity and associated with a banned IP is used during the operation, some netizens have shared feedback that it may be because of the use of a data center IP, which is likely to trigger restrictions and lead to failure.

4. Too many verification times

In order to ensure security and avoid abuse, Google has made it clear that "we only allow a limited number of verification attempts." If the number of verification attempts is too many, it will trigger the relevant restrictions, and not only will the verification fail, but the developer account will also be blocked.

Ⅱ. Solution

1. Use valid and correct information

In the Google Payment Center, you can view the "country and region" and "name and address" in the payment information, and organize and submit consistent information based on the information of the registered account.

If it is a bank statement, it is best to include detailed address information. If you submit more than one side of the information, it is best to take a complete photo and arrange it in order, use the color version, and organize it into the same PDF file. This will not only ensure sufficient information, but also minimize the waste of verification times and avoid failures and account suspension due to multiple verifications.

2. Use a high-reputation IP

Provide a safe, independent and real network environment for identity authentication and various network activities of developer accounts. You can use IPFoxy's dedicated static residential proxy, which has high purity, simulates real users and effectively prevents association, and can provide an extra layer of network protection under strict monitoring.

3. Submit a complaint

If the problem cannot be solved after eliminating various possible causes of verification failure, you can find the official Google support team, organize the information, explain your troubleshooting process, fill out the form completely and submit the appeal, and then wait for official feedback.

Ⅲ. Final Thoughts

There are different possible reasons for Google developer account authentication failure. Checking them one by one and using reliable network tools can help developers solve the problem.