If you’re a regular user, having a non-verified account won’t affect your access to information and content, so if you’re on Zhihu—just do your research. However, you need to get verified if you want to submit questions, post answers, articles, comments, and anything related to submitting content to the platform.
STEP ONE: IDENTITY AUTHENTICATION
First, log in to your account and head to the authentication malaysia number page where you’ll be asked to choose whether you prefer to authenticate your account with your mainland Chinese phone number or your ID. If you’re lucky to have the phone number, then use it to receive a verification code.
Another way of verification is with your mainland Chinese ID. If you do not have one, head to ‘Other documentation’ and choose one of the following options:
Foreign Passport (护照; that’s the first option on the list).
Mainland Travel Permit/Resident Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents.
Mainland Travel Permit/Resident Permit for Taiwan Residents.
You’ll need to submit your full name (as shown in the ID; Latin characters only), the ID number, as well as the following photographs:
A clear picture of the page with your name, photo, and the expiration date of the document (take a separate picture if the information is on different pages).
A clear picture of yourself holding your ID in front of you. Do not cover any information with your fingers.
Supported formats are .jpg, .png, .bmp; a single picture must not exceed 5mb.
Authenticating a Zhihu account with an ID and passports
Some things to be aware of:
The real-name authentication information cannot be modified after the application is processed.
The information you submit is only used to verify your identity for real-name authentication.
Real-name authentication only authenticates the real identity of the account owner, so the same mobile phone number or information can be used to authenticate different accounts.
After the authentication is completed, the rights, obligations and legal responsibilities corresponding to the account are borne by the person.
STEP TWO: CONFIRM YOUR CREDENTIALS
Credentials on Zhihu