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Simple Verification

Verifying Over18.uk users is easy;

  • Download the list of account IDs that are over 18 on a regular basis.
    • The download is a JSON object.
    • The top level contains two objects, temporal are account IDs that are in fact 18 years old (this won't be possible till the year 2042) and the paid array are account IDs that have paid.
  • Invite your visitors to input their Over18.uk account ID
  • Perform a SHA256 hash on the value they provide
  • Check to see if the hashed value exists in the list of accounts
  • If there is a match, excellent the users account is 18 years old (or has paid)

Privacy

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