This article will explain whether any third party you share your digital credential with can verify its authenticity. You'll gain insights into the verification process and the security measures that ensure your credential remains trustworthy.
Yes. Verifying the authenticity of a digital credential is essential to ensure that it is valid and not fraudulent. To verify a digital credential, any recipient can follow these steps:
- Click on the digital credential that was issued to or shared with you.
- Click on the ‘Verify Credential’ button. This will open a verification page that confirms the validity of the credential information.
- Or scan the QR code of your credential in your personal mobile wallet. This will open up the credential assertion page where they can click on the ‘Verify Credential’ button.
- The information that is included in the verification page may vary, but it typically includes:
- Issued By (the organisation that issued the credential)
- Issued To (your name or the name of the person who earned the credential) Expires On (if applicable)
- Issued On (the date the credential was issued)
You can use this information to confirm the validity of the digital credential and ensure that it was issued by a reputable organisation.