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Create An Alt Account
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Join Alt as we transform investing by unlocking the value of alternative assets! Sign up here.

How To Create An Account

  1. Go to https://www.alt.xyz from a browser on your computer, or download the Alt app on Android or iOS to get started

  2. Tap "Sign Up" if on mobile, or "Create Account" on web

  3. By clicking Agree and signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use Agreement and our Electronic Consent Agreement

  4. Verify your phone number and email address when prompted

Note: Creating and maintaining your Alt account is free of charge.

Verifying Your Alt Account

To transact on Alt, identity verification is required by law. We partner with Persona, a trusted third-party company, to handle this process securely. Persona is certified to the highest industry standards, ensuring your privacy and security. Learn more about Persona's security practices here.

Verification Steps:

  1. Email and Phone Verification: Confirm your email address and phone number

  2. Identity Verification: Conducted through Persona, requiring:

    • Date of birth

    • Current address

    • Social Security Number (SSN) for Individual accounts or Tax Identification Number (TIN) for Business accounts (U.S.)

    • Valid government-issued photo ID (U.S. & International)

For more details, review our Help Center articles on Verifying Your Account and Supported Countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why am I not receiving the email in order to verify my email address?

A: Please check all incoming inboxes within your email to ensure that the verification link was not sent to your Spam folder, as this occasionally occurs. Some email domains block unknown senders from sending emails to an address, so your domain may also be bouncing the incoming email. In order to correct this, please reach out to Alt Support, as we may need to assist with updating your email address on file to a new domain.

I'm having trouble verifying my email address, the link provided does not work.

A: Email verification hyperlinks remain active for only 24 hours and expire each time a new verification request is generated for the same email address. Please ensure that you are selecting the most recent verification email that was sent to your domain, as every time you generate a new email to be sent, the previous verification link will automatically expire. If the email that was sent is over 24 hours old, a new verification request will need to be generated through your Alt account.

How can I verify my phone number if I do not receive text messages?

A: If the phone number associated with your Alt account cannot receive text messages, please reach out to Alt Support for assistance with a manual phone number verification.

Why do you need my SSN? I am not comfortable providing that sensitive information.

A: Please know that at Alt, ensuring the security and privacy of our customers is our top priority. Alt, like other financial technology platforms, is mandated by law to verify the identity of all customers engaging in transactions on our platform. This verification process is crucial for legal compliance and the protection of all parties involved. In order to perform certain actions on the platform, such as requesting an outtake, verification must first be completed.
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To handle this verification, we collaborate with a trusted third-party company called Persona. It's important to note that Alt does not retain or store any of your personal information directly. Persona is certified to the highest industry standards and is dedicated to safeguarding our customers' privacy. For more detailed information about Persona's security practices and their commitment to protecting your data, you can visit their website here.

How much does Alt cost?

A: There are no account creation fees, or subscription charges associated with maintaining an Alt account!

For questions, please contact us through the messenger located in the bottom left corner of your browser, text us at (833)483-5949, or reach out to support@alt.xyz

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