# GPU rental identity verification: when and why we ask > GPU rental identity verification: most orders at OverGPU need only an account and a funded balance. See when we may ask for more, what we ask for, and why. Source: https://overgpu.com/help/identity-verification Updated: 2026-10-23 Publisher: OverGPU (https://overgpu.com/) GPU rental identity verification is the exception at OverGPU, not the rule: most orders need only an account and a funded balance. We may ask for more in a few specific cases, such as large orders, signs of fraud or a possible sanctions match. When we do, we tell you exactly what we need and why, and we keep the request proportionate. ## Why we may ask at all GPU capacity is valuable, and it is subject to export control and sanctions rules. Our [acceptable use policy](https://overgpu.com/legal/acceptable-use) does not allow activities that breach those laws, or providing the service to sanctioned persons or destinations. Verification in specific cases is how we meet those obligations while keeping ordinary orders simple. ## When we may ask - Large orders, such as several [8-GPU servers](https://overgpu.com/products/8-gpu-servers) or [rack-scale systems](https://overgpu.com/products/rack-scale-systems). - Signals of fraud or payment risk, including refund requests. - A possible match during sanctions screening. - When the law or a payment provider requires it. These cases apply whichever coin you use to top up your balance. For a refund of unused paid credit, we may also ask you to confirm that the request comes from the account owner; see [refunds](https://overgpu.com/help/refunds). ## What we may ask for - Company details and registration. - The identity of the person placing the order. - Proof of address. - A short description of the intended use. The description of intended use can be short, a sentence or two such as "fine-tuning and serving open-weight language models for our internal tools". We tell you exactly which of these we need and why, in your dashboard: on your order, or in a ticket if you already have an active server. If you are planning a large order, you can include your company details and a short description of the intended use in the order notes on the [deployment page](https://overgpu.com/deploy). That can save a round of questions. ## How verification affects delivery We review promptly and tell you the outcome as soon as the review is complete. On single-GPU and 8-GPU servers, the usual commitment applies: your server is delivered in under 10 minutes after payment. For rack-scale systems, nothing is charged while we review, because you pay only after you accept our written confirmation. See [delivery and provisioning](https://overgpu.com/help/delivery-and-provisioning) for the full order flow. If verification is required and not completed, we may decline the order. ## What happens to your information Verification information is used only for this purpose, protected, and kept no longer than the law requires, as described in our [privacy policy](https://overgpu.com/legal/privacy). Depending on where you live, you also have the right to access, correct or delete your personal data. The full rules for verification are in our [verification policy](https://overgpu.com/legal/verification). ## Frequently asked questions ### Do I need to verify my identity to rent a GPU server? Usually not. Most orders need only an account and a funded balance. We ask for more only for large orders, fraud or payment risk (including refund requests), a possible sanctions match, or when the law or a payment provider requires it. ### Will verification delay my server? We review promptly and tell you the outcome as soon as the review is complete. Single-GPU and 8-GPU servers are delivered in under 10 minutes after payment. ### What do you do with my verification documents? We use them only for verification, protect them, and keep them no longer than the law requires, as described in our privacy policy. ## Related pages - [Verification policy](https://overgpu.com/legal/verification): When we may ask for verification, and why. - [Privacy policy](https://overgpu.com/legal/privacy): What we collect, why, and your rights. - [Acceptable use policy](https://overgpu.com/legal/acceptable-use): What you can and cannot run on our servers. - [How long to get a GPU server](https://overgpu.com/help/delivery-and-provisioning): Single-GPU and 8-GPU servers are delivered in under 10 minutes after payment. Here are the five steps to root access. - [Dedicated GPU servers for enterprise, with a written SLA](https://overgpu.com/solutions/enterprise): Whole GPUs, bare-metal 8-GPU nodes, a 99.9% SLA with credits, VAT invoices and term pricing. Plan a pilot.