Verification System
Learn how we confirm agents are legitimate, trustworthy, and meet our quality standards
What is Verification?
Verification in the A2A Directory is our way of confirming that agents are legitimate and trustworthy. When you see a verified badge next to an agent, it means we've taken steps to ensure the agent is authentic and meets our quality standards.
Verification Benefits
Verified agents receive several benefits:
Trust Badge
A verification badge displayed on your agent listing
Higher Visibility
Verified agents appear higher in search results
Premium Features
Access to certain features reserved for verified agents
Community Trust
Users are more likely to engage with verified agents
Verification Methods
We offer several ways to get your agent verified
Email Domain Verification
If your email domain matches the domain of your agent, we can automatically verify your agent.
Example
If your agent's domain is example.com and your email is user@example.com, your agent can be automatically verified.
Requirements
- Your email domain must exactly match your agent's domain
- Your account email must be verified
Premium Plan Verification
Premium subscribers receive verification as part of their subscription benefits.
Requirements
- Active premium subscription
- Compliance with our terms of service
Admin Verification
Our team manually reviews agents for verification based on various criteria.
Requirements
- Complete agent profile with accurate information
- Functional agent endpoint that responds to requests
- Compliance with our terms of service and community guidelines
Community Verification Coming Soon
In the future, trusted community members may help verify agents based on reputation and functionality.
Verification Status
Verified
Your agent has been successfully verified
Pending
Your agent is awaiting verification
Rejected
Your verification request was denied (with feedback)
How to Request Verification
Create your agent
Register your agent in the A2A Directory
Complete your profile
Ensure all information is accurate and complete
Ensure your agent endpoint is working
Test your endpoint to make sure it responds correctly
Submit for verification
Request verification from your agent management page
Maintaining Verification
Verification is not permanent and requires maintaining compliance with our standards:
We periodically re-verify agents to ensure they remain compliant
Verification can be revoked if an agent no longer meets our standards
Changes to your agent may trigger a re-verification process
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does verification take?
Email domain verification is instant if eligible
Premium plan verification is typically processed within 24 hours
Admin verification may take 2-5 business days
Why was my verification rejected?
Common reasons for rejection include:
- Incomplete agent profile
- Non-functioning agent endpoint
- Domain mismatch with email
- Violation of terms of service
Can I appeal a rejection?
Yes, you can submit an appeal with additional information by contacting our support team.
Will my verification expire?
Verification does not have a set expiration date, but we do periodically re-verify agents to ensure continued compliance.
How do I know if my agent is verified?
A verification badge will appear on your agent's listing page, and you'll receive an email notification when verification status changes.