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How to Use Yoti

Yoti is a secure digital identity verification tool that helps advisers and clients confirm identity quickly and safely. This guide explains how to use Yoti within Smart365.

Updated over 2 weeks ago


What is Yoti?

  • For Advisers: Yoti allows you to securely verify a client’s identity during the onboarding process.

  • For Clients: Yoti lets you prove your identity digitally, without posting documents or visiting a branch.

How to use Yoti for Identity Verification

Getting Started

For Advisers [Existing Case]

  1. Open your client’s case

  2. Select 'Verify Identity' tab

  3. Click on 'Send Invitation' button

  4. Your client receives a Yoti invitation via email

For Advisers [New Case]

1. Click on +New Case button
​ 2. Select Product, No. of Applicants and click Next
3. Complete Applicant details

4. Select 'Verify Identity with Yoti' in Client To Do List and Send Email

For Clients

1. You will receive an email to Verify your Identity

2. Click the button and follow the steps confirm identity

3. Capture your ID documents (e.g., passport, driving licence)

4. Take a selfie to scan your face

5. Submit for verification

6. Once complete, your and your adviser will be notified automatically



Troubleshooting

Clients

  • Ensure your ID document is valid and not expired

  • Take a clear photo in good lighting

  • If you have issues, try using the Yoti mobile app

Advisers

  • If the client doesn’t receive the link, check their contact details and resend

  • For failed verifications, review the reason provided and advise the client on next steps

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