# Completing your KYC

KYC or Know Your Customer is a process by which Dockship establishes your profile authenticity. It is recommended. Please follow the steps below to complete your KYC.

1. Goto you Dashboard
2. From the sidebar, select **"KYC".**
3. On the next page fill-up the form. Hints have been provided to help you understand the fields.

{% hint style="danger" %}
Your KYC will be rejected if the fields are not filled correctly.
{% endhint %}

### **Benefits of KYC**

1. Gives you a verified badge - This instils confidence in the viewer of your profile.
2. Profiles with verified badge have a higher chance of getting accepted for a Challenge whenever approval for participation is required.
3. Enables Payout in your Dockship account. Payout is the amount transferred to your bank account whenever you earn money via Dockship.