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AgeID

Third-party age verification system used by Pornhub, XVideos, xHamster, and other adult platforms to comply with regional laws.

Definition​

AgeID is an age-assurance service originally developed within the Aylo (MindGeek) network. It verifies that a user is 18+ by checking government IDs, credit-card tokens, or third-party digital IDs, then returns a pass/fail token to participating adult sites.

Why it matters​

  • Legal compliance: AgeID helps sites satisfy U.S. state laws, the UK Online Safety Act, and EU regulations without storing full ID data themselves.
  • Single sign-on: Adults who pass once can reuse the token across supported platforms, reducing friction.
  • Privacy safeguards: Raw ID images are encrypted, stored briefly (typically seven days), and deleted after verification.

Notes​

  1. AgeID issues a receipt email after successful verification-keep it for appeals or future reviews.
  2. Switching VPN endpoints or wiping cookies can trigger a re-check; stay consistent during verification.
  3. Users can request data deletion directly from AgeID under GDPR/CCPA if they no longer want their token active.