Phone Verification & Trust Hub

Phone verification adds an extra layer of trust to your profile. It shows other pilots that you've confirmed your identity with a real phone number. This is especially important when buying or selling gear — verified users' vouches carry more weight, and other pilots can confirm you have a verified number without seeing the actual number.

Phone verification is a quick process that takes under 2 minutes:

1. 1

   Go to your Profile and find the Trust Badges section.

2. 2

   Tap "Verify" on the Phone Verified badge.

3. 3

   Re-authenticate by entering your password. This security step confirms it's really you.

4. 4

   Enter your phone number (South African numbers supported).

5. 5

   Enter the OTP code sent to your phone via SMS.

6. 6

   Your phone is now linked and verified.

Other pilots see a "Phone Verified" badge on your profile and Trust Hub. They do NOT see your actual phone number. Your privacy is protected — the badge simply confirms that you have a verified number on file.

When you're considering buying from another pilot, you can use the "Verify this seller's number" button on their profile. Here's how it works:

• The tool checks if the seller has a verified phone number — it does NOT reveal the actual number.
• This gives you confidence that the person has a real, verified identity behind their account.
• Rate-limited to 5 checks per buyer-seller pair per day to prevent abuse.

Phone verification expires after 90 days. When it's time to re-verify, you'll see a prompt on your profile. The re-verification process is the same as the initial verification — quick and straightforward.

Every pilot has a Trust Hub accessible by tapping the shield icon on their profile. It provides a complete picture of a pilot's community standing: