> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.latitude.sh/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Verifying your account

To keep Latitude.sh a secure platform and avoid abuse, functionality is limited until accounts are verified. To validate your account, visit the [verification page](https://www.latitude.sh/dashboard/verify). You'll need to:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add payment method">
    **Add a valid credit card**: A \$5 temporary hold will be placed on it and released automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose verification method">
    Select one of the following verification options:

    * Verify with [Stripe Identity](https://support.stripe.com/questions/stripe-identity-faq) by uploading a government-issued ID, **or**
    * Add \$100 in credits, which will be charged to your credit card and added to your account. You can also pay with cryptocurrency.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Once your account is validated, all the platform's features will be unlocked.

## Additional security verification

You may be asked to complete additional verification, such as verifying your phone number via WhatsApp. In rare cases, accounts require manual review—our team will reach out to complete the process.

## Spending limits after account verification

For hourly plans, new accounts start with a \$100 spending limit, which increases to \$500 with consistent payments. For higher limits, [reach out](https://www.latitude.sh/contact) to the sales team.