Certificate Verification

Certificate verification allows anyone to confirm the authenticity of certificates issued through GatherHub.

Verification System

Each certificate includes a QR code and unique number that links to a verification page confirming:

• Certificate authenticity
• Participant name
• Event details
• Issue date
• Current status

Verification Methods

QR Code Scan

1. Scan QR code on certificate
2. Opens verification page
3. Shows certificate details
4. Confirms authenticity

Manual Verification

1. Go to verification page
2. Enter certificate number
3. View verification result
4. Confirm details match

Verification URL

The verification URL follows this format: my.gatherhub.app/verify/CERT123456 where the last part is the unique certificate number.

What Verification Shows

Valid Certificate

When certificate is valid:

Revoked Certificate

When certificate has been revoked:

Invalid Certificate

When certificate number doesn't exist:

Public Verification Page

Design

The verification page is:

• Publicly accessible (no login needed)
• Mobile-friendly
• Clean, professional design
• Shows essential info only

Branding

Your organization's:

• Logo displayed
• Name shown
• Contact information

QR Code Details

What's Encoded

QR codes contain:

• Verification URL
• Certificate identifier
• Checksum for integrity

QR Code Placement

Recommended positions:

• Bottom corner
• Near signature area
• Clearly visible but not distracting

Scanning

QR code can be scanned with:

• Smartphone camera
• QR scanner app
• Any QR reader

Employer Verification

Common Use Cases

Employers verify certificates for:

• Job applications
• Professional credentials
• Training completion
• Compliance requirements

What Employers See

Clear confirmation of:

• Participant completed event
• Event was legitimate
• Certificate is authentic
• No signs of tampering

Batch Verification

For Organizations

Verify multiple certificates:

1. Access verification API
2. Submit certificate numbers
3. Receive verification results
4. Process programmatically

API Verification

Send a GET request to /api/verify/CERT123456 (replacing with the actual certificate number).

The response includes:

Preventing Fraud

Built-in Security

• Unique certificate numbers
• QR codes link to verification
• Revocation capability
• Audit trail

Red Flags

Signs of potentially fraudulent certificates:

• QR code doesn't scan
• Verification fails
• Details don't match
• Poor print quality

If Fraud Suspected

1. Verify through GatherHub
2. Contact issuing organization
3. Request additional proof
4. Report fraudulent claims

Managing Verification

Access Logs

Track verification attempts:

Viewing Logs

1. Go to Certificates
2. Click Verification Logs
3. Filter by date/certificate
4. Export if needed

Certificate Status

Status Types

Status Changes

Update certificate status:

1. Go to Certificates
2. Find certificate
3. Change status
4. Status reflected in verification

Customization

Verification Page Content

Customize what's displayed:

Custom Verification Messages

Add messages like:

• "This certificate is valid and authentic"
• "Contact us at email for inquiries"
• "This certificate was issued by [Organization]"

Verification Best Practices

For Issuers

• Include clear QR codes
• Provide verification instructions
• Keep records current
• Respond to verification inquiries

For Verifiers

• Always verify, don't just view
• Check QR code, not just visuals
• Compare details with claims
• Contact issuer if uncertain

Troubleshooting

QR code doesn't work

1. Check code is clear
2. Try different scanner
3. Use manual verification
4. Contact issuer

Verification shows wrong info

1. Check certificate number
2. Verify correct event
3. Contact issuer to correct
4. Request new certificate

Certificate shows as revoked

1. Contact issuer
2. Ask reason for revocation
3. Request correction if error
4. Get replacement if needed

Integration Options

Website Widget

Add verification to your website:

<iframe src="my.gatherhub.app/verify/embed" />

API Integration

Programmatic verification:

• RESTful API available
• Returns JSON response
• Batch verification supported
• Authentication required

Next Steps

• Create certificate templates
• Set eligibility rules
• Generate certificates