What to avoid in doing Face Verification?

1. Poor Lighting

• Avoid dim rooms or strong backlight (e.g., standing in front of a window).
• Don't sit in the dark or have uneven shadows across your face.

2. Obstructions on Your Face

• Avoid:
  • Sunglasses
  • Hats, scarves, or masks
  • Hair covering your face
  • Hands near your face
• Facial features must be fully visible.

3. Filters or Edited Images

• Do not use:
  • Beauty filters (skin smoothing, virtual makeup)
  • Snapchat/Instagram-style effects
  • Retouched or digitally enhanced images

4. Wrong Camera Angle or Distance

• Don’t hold the camera:
  • Too close or too far away
  • Below or above your face
• Keep your face centered and level with the camera.

5. Expression Issues

• Avoid:
  • Smiling if the system asks for a neutral expression
  • Looking away or closing your eyes
  • Fast or jerky movements during liveness checks

6. Inconsistent Appearance

• Don't drastically change your appearance compared to your ID photo. Avoid:
  • Heavy makeup (if not present in your ID)
  • Large facial changes (like face bandages or big accessories)
  • Wearing glasses if you’re not wearing them in your ID (or vice versa)

7. Poor Internet or App Glitches

• Avoid trying the process:
  • With a slow or unstable internet connection
  • When your app/browser is outdated
• Ensure permissions for camera access are granted.

8. Faking or Using Photos

• Never try to use:
  • A photo of a face
  • A screenshot
  • A printed image
• These will likely be caught by liveness detection and could result in being locked out or flagged for fraud.