# Sign up and pass KYB verification

To start using Axen Go Pay, you need to create an account and complete the Know Your Business (KYB) verification process.

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### Create your account

1. **Fill out the registration form** with your:
   * Full name
   * Email address
   * Phone number
2. **Create a secure password** that meets our security requirements.
3. **Set up 2FA** to receive *Authentication 2FA codes*: follow instruction on the screen.
4. **Verify your email address** by either:
   * Clicking the verification link sent to your email, or
   * Entering the verification code from the email.

You now have access to our **Sandbox environment** — a secure testing environment where you can safely integrate Axen Go Pay with your systems without any financial risk.

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Never send real money to Sandbox deposit addresses. This will result in **permanent and irreversible loss** of your funds.
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### Submit your KYB request

1. Navigate to **KYB** in the main menu.
2. Click **Add new legal entity**.
3. Fill out the required information:
   * **Legal entity name** — Your company's official registered name.
   * **Country of incorporation** — Where your business is legally registered.
   * **Business type** — Select the category that best describes your business.
   * **UBO residency** — Country where the Ultimate Beneficial Owner resides.
4. Review and accept the **Terms and conditions**.
5. Click **Create** to submit your request.

Once submitted, you'll be directed to begin the KYB verification process.
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### Complete the verification process

Follow the on-screen instructions provided by our KYB verification provider. Once finished, the status of your request will change to *Pending*.

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You can safely exit and return to complete the verification later. Your progress will be automatically saved, the status of your request will change to *In progress*.
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### Submit additional documents (if required)

Some applications may require additional supporting documents.

**If documents are needed:**

* A red notification badge will appear on the **KYB** menu item.
* Your application status will change to *Action required*.
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Once your KYB request changes the status to *Approved*, you can begin using Axen Go Pay's production environment: switch to it using the dropdown in the topbar.

**Next steps:**

1. Update your integration to use production base URLs.
2. Replace Sandbox API credentials with your production credentials.
3. Start processing real transactions.

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**Remember:** Never use Sandbox addresses for live transactions.
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