Tencent Cloud account real-name authentication is divided into individual and enterprise verification. The following videos and documents will introduce the differences between personal and enterprise authentication.
Account Ownership Differences
Type | Individual Identity Verification Guide | Enterprise Identity Verification Guide |
Applicable Entities | Individuals | Enterprises, individually owned businesses, government agencies, public institutions, schools, organizations, etc |
Account Ownership | Individuals | Enterprises |
Authentication Method | | |
Real-name Authentication Difference | Eligible for Personal Operations Activities Cannot apply for Value-Added Tax Special Invoice | Eligible for Corporate Operations Activities Can apply for Value-Added Tax Special Invoice |
Warning
Identity verification directly affects the ownership of accounts and resources in Tencent Cloud. If an enterprise account uses individual identity verification, then future changes in personnel or other account issues may have an impact on the enterprise's business operations and may lead to financial losses. Before performing identity verification, make sure to confirm whether the Tencent Cloud resources you purchase are used for individual or enterprise operations.
Note
For individual identity verification, the same identity information (ID number) can be used to verify up to three Tencent Cloud accounts.
For enterprise identity verification, the same enterprise identity information (enterprise name/business license) can be used to verify up to ten Tencent Cloud accounts. If the number of verified accounts does not meet business requirements, please contact your account manager for assistance.
To apply for ICP, ensure that the name used in identity verification matches the name of the filing entity; otherwise, the ICP application will fail.
After completing identity verification, you must wait 30 days to submit a request for identity information change; there is no time restriction for changing an individual entity to a corporate entity.
Individual identity verification can be changed to another individual or enterprise verification. For specific steps, please see Change Individual Authentication Information.
Individual users from Hong Kong (China), Macao (China), and Taiwan (China) can complete identity verification by authorizing reserved identity information via WeChat scan code. The WeChat account must use the Hong Kong and Macao Residents' Travel Permit to Mainland China or the Taiwan Residents' Travel Permit to Mainland China for real-name authentication and must be linked to a Mainland bank card.
Individual real-name authentication supports Chinese mainland residents using ID cards, Hong Kong and Macao users using the Mainland travel permit, and Taiwan (China) users using the Travel Permit to Mainland China. For other types of international ID, please verify your identity at the International Site.
Individual identity verification is available for users aged 18 and above.