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# Create & Manage IAL2 Verification

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### Overview

Community administrators can create and manage a new Identity Assurance Level 2 (IAL2) verification flow. This feature enables end users to complete a one-time IAL2 verification by submitting two specified identity documents, a biometric, and an SSN.

Unlike the standard verification workflow, this process does not retain verified user information after verification. It supports compliance and assurance requirements that require one-time verification without data persistence.

### Key Capabilities

| Capability                       | Description                                                                                                          |
| -------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Custom Document Requirements** | Define any two types of identity documents that users must submit during the verification process.                   |
| **Session Expiration Control**   | Set an expiration interval for verification sessions. By default, sessions expire after 30 minutes if not completed. |
| **UI Customization**             | Modify the user interface to align with specific IAL2 workflow requirements.                                         |
| **Data Retention Settings**      | Configure how long verified user data is retained, based on compliance or business needs.                            |
| **Flow Deployment**              | Save and deploy configured flows for immediate use by end users.                                                     |

This feature enables a one-time, persistent verification process, distinguishing it from the existing flow where user data may be deleted or reset.

{% hint style="info" %}
For the end-to-end verification journey — prerequisites, triggering the flow, and the step-by-step identity verification experience — see **One-Time Verification**. 
{% endhint %}


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