Face Check

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Microsoft Entra Verified ID feature that compares a live selfie with the photo stored in a Verified ID credential for higher-assurance checks.

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Documentation	learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/verified-id/using-facecheck

Key points about Face Check

Face Check compares a live selfie with the photo in the credential for higher-risk scenarios. · Microsoft Entra Verified ID - Simply Explained

Episodes about Face Check

Microsoft Entra Verified ID - Simply Explained

2026-08-05 · Video on YouTube

Modern identity security extends far beyond passwords and multi-factor authentication. While Microsoft Entra ID, passkeys, and MFA help verify that someone controls a sign-in method, they cannot prove important real-world facts such as employment status…

Articles about Face Check (1)

Stopping Impersonation with Face Check and High-Assurance Identity Verification
2026-08-13 · Mirko Peters
Welcome back to our ongoing deep dive into modern identity security, productivity, and the evolving landscape of digital trust. If you manage users, secure access p…

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What is Face Check?

A feature for higher-risk scenarios that compares a live selfie with the photo stored in the verified credential, to confirm the person presenting it is the legitimate credential holder. · From the episode: Microsoft Entra Verified ID - Simply Explained

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Documentation: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/verified-id/using-facecheck
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Maintained by Mirko Peters (Microsoft MVP) · Last updated: 2026-11-03