How It Works
myID Africa uses modern digital identity standards to enable secure, privacy-preserving verification across African borders.
Built on Modern Standards
Your myID is built on internationally recognised digital identity standards:
Decentralized Identifiers (DiD)
Your identity is represented using DiD standards, giving you control over your data and enabling selective disclosure.
ICAO Digital Travel Credential
We follow ICAO DTC specifications, ensuring your digital identity meets international standards for travel and verification.
Privacy Technologies
MasterCode, TrustCodes, and anonymized emails work together to protect your privacy during every verification.
Cross-Border Interoperability
Designed to work seamlessly across African borders, enabling trusted verification between participating countries.
How Onboarding & Verification Works
This diagram shows the complete flow from user onboarding to cross-border verification. Your personal data stays on your device - only cryptographic hashes are shared for verification.
User registers via app or USSD, Digital ID generated locally
Only hashes stored in registry, not raw personal data
Smartphone app, feature phone USSD, or TD1 physical slip
Verified status confirmed without exposing full personal details
Verification Sequence
See exactly how identity verification happens between two users across borders - whether using smartphones, feature phones, or physical ID slips.
Three Verification Methods
User A shows QR code, User B scans to verify instantly
Dial verification code via USSD menu - no smartphone needed
Scan Aztec barcode on physical slip for offline-capable verification
All methods work across African borders with the same trusted result
Cross-Border Verification Scenarios
Smartphone to Smartphone
A Tanzanian verifies a Kenyan colleague using the myID app. The verification confirms identity without revealing unnecessary personal details.
Feature Phone Verification
A Nigerian merchant verifies a Ghanaian customer via USSD codes. Simple, accessible, and secure.
TD1 Slip Verification
At a border crossing, an agent scans the Aztec barcode on a physical TD1 slip, instantly verifying the holder's identity against the myID network.
Business API Verification
Organisations integrate with the myID API to verify customers programmatically during onboarding or transactions.
Privacy by Design
Your privacy is fundamental to myID Africa. We've built privacy into every aspect of the system.
Data Minimization
Only share the minimum information needed for each verification. You control what's disclosed.
Hash-Based Verification
Verification uses cryptographic hashes, not raw personal data. Your information stays protected.
No Unnecessary Data Sharing
Cross-border verification doesn't mean exposing your data across borders. We verify without over-sharing.
User Control
You decide what to share and with whom. Revoke access at any time and maintain full control over your identity data.
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Join millions of Africans who trust myID for secure, cross-border identity verification.