2026-03-25
Custom Theme added
You can now apply your brand colors to the KYC liveform using themainColor and innerColor query string parameters. CTA buttons and positive action UI elements will reflect your custom colors, helping maintain brand consistency throughout the KYC flow.- Must be encrypted for use
- Value format: 6-digit hex with
#prefix (e.g.,#AEFF00) - Applies to CTA buttons and positive action indicators only
- Negative indicators and black text are not affected (planned for future update)
- Custom Theme product update
- Liveform Customization dashboard guide
- Query String and Token Guide developer guide
2026-03-20
Device Verification added
Device Verification has been added to analyze device information accessing KYC authentication and preemptively block non-mobile device access such as desktops, virtual environments, and bots.- Performs 3 verification checks: Browser check, Graphics check, Screen check
- Redirects to error page (
DE-20000) if even one check fails - Device Verification dashboard guide
- Authentication Enhancement and Forgery Prevention option settings
Pre-verification List menu separated
The pre-verification list, previously under User Submissions, has been separated into an independent menu with VPN & Proxy and Device Verification pages.- VPN & Proxy dashboard guide
- Device Verification dashboard guide
Custom policy reject code added
The reject codeapplied_custom_policy has been added for rejections due to custom policy application.2026-03-19
Administrator invitation feature added
The administrator invitation feature has been added to project administrator settings. You can add administrators by entering their email and name. Unregistered users receive an invitation email. Invitation history and status can be checked from the dashboard.- Already registered users are added as administrators immediately
- Unregistered users receive an invitation email (valid for 7 days)
- View invitation status and cancel invitations from the invitation history
- System operation dashboard guide
2026-03-16
Custom policy rules added
Custom policy rules have been added to the KYC process. Using a visual flow editor, you can connect triggers (conditions) and actions (results) to build project-specific KYC policies.- Triggers: User field modification, OCR confidence threshold, warning detection
- Actions: ARGOS Score cap, penalty (score deduction), KYC status override
- Up to 5 policies per project
- Active/inactive toggle for policy control
- KYC process dashboard guide
PUT Image API documentation improved
The PUT Image API documentation has been improved withmultipart/form-data request guidance and Python code examples.2026-02-15
QueryString encryption/decryption simulation tool
A simulation tool for encrypting and decrypting QueryStrings has been added. Developers can easily test and verify encryption logic.- Project info dashboard guide
- Encryption and decryption developer guide
Error page refinement
Previously unified error pages have been split by error type. Each error now displays a specific message and screen for improved user experience.OCR confidence score display
OCR confidence scores are now displayed in the dashboard, making it easier for operators to assess recognition accuracy.- KYC process dashboard guide
Dashboard token tooltip added
Tooltips have been added to token-related features in the dashboard, helping users understand token usage and configuration.- Access control dashboard guide
Liveform search improvements
Search conditions and result sorting in Liveform have been improved for better operational efficiency.- User submissions dashboard guide
Supported ID type management
A new feature allows flexible management of supported ID types per project from the dashboard.- KYC process dashboard guide
2026-01-21
Recognition failure information improvement
When recognition failure occurs, users now see the definition of their selected ID type and a list of submittable ID types, reducing confusion during retries.QueryString ID type selection display improvement
When an ID type is specified via QueryString in Liveform, the selected ID type is now visible on screen and locked from user modification.- QueryString and token guide developer guide
2026-01-14
Submission list retryCount column added
A retry count (retryCount) column has been added to the dashboard submission list, allowing you to check retry status for each submission at a glance.- User submissions dashboard guide
Dashboard timezone-based data display
Submission data in the dashboard is now displayed based on the user’s configured timezone setting.QR code page design improvement
The QR code page UI/UX has been improved for a cleaner, more intuitive experience.- Project info dashboard guide
2025-12-30
Anti-forgery warning feature added
A warning feature has been introduced for the ID anti-forgery option. Instead of immediate rejection when below the threshold, a warning is recorded and the process can continue. Warning records are saved in the submission and a Warning section has been added to the dashboard submission detail.- Anti-fraud and forgery prevention dashboard guide
ISMS security requirements applied
ISMS security standards have been applied to the dashboard administrator system.- Administrator system access logs retained for 5 years
- Account lockout on login failure with improved notification
- Session timeout (3 hours) applied
Dashboard credit usage statistics improvement
Daily credit usage now displays up to three decimal places. A UI tooltip explaining credit usage calculation and notation has been added.- Statistics dashboard guide
MRZ name comparison options refined by ID type
MRZ name comparison criteria for passports and other ID types can now be configured separately in the dashboard, allowing different similarity thresholds per ID type.- Anti-fraud and forgery prevention dashboard guide
Active liveness guide page added
When the Active Liveness option is enabled, a user guide page is displayed before capture. Guidance on screen brightness and environment improves authentication success rates.- Anti-fraud and forgery prevention dashboard guide
Dashboard ID liveness naming standardization
ID Liveness-related labels and warning messages have been standardized for consistency across the dashboard.- Anti-fraud and forgery prevention dashboard guide
2025-12-24
ID Liveness guide added
A detailed guide for the ID Liveness verification feature has been added.- See ID Liveness API
2025-12-19
Stay expiry date lookup added
TheexpiryDateOfStayKor field has been added to GET Submission API. You can now look up the stay expiry date registered with the Korean Ministry of Justice.2025-12-03
Projection API added
The Projection feature has been added to exclude specific fields from webhook and GET Submission responses. This helps reduce network costs and PII storage burden.2025-11-24
Private Token Auto-Deletion Based on Registration Volume
Added automatic deletion functionality when pre-registered token volume reaches a threshold. This enables smooth token volume management.- POST Token API for pre-registered tokens
- Service Guide
2025-11-19
Camera Process Information Added
ThecameraProcessInfo field has been added to GET Submission API and GET FaceAuth API. This allows you to check detailed information about the camera capture process.2025-11-13
Webhook Token Feature Added
Added webhook token functionality to enhance webhook security. This allows you to verify the integrity of webhook requests.PATCH/Submission and Search Face API Improvements
PATCH/Submission API has been updated so that the data field is no longer required.2025-11-11
GET Submission API Update
TheupdateHistory field has been added to GET Submission API, allowing you to track the update history of submissions. Submission information retrieval functionality has been improved overall.2025-11-06
GET Projects API Added
Added GET Projects API to retrieve project lists.2025-11-04
Name Fields Added
ThefirstName and lastName fields have been added to webhook events (approved, updated) and PATCH/Submission, POST/Submission APIs.2025-10-29
GET Submission API Extension
Support for thetypeOfPermit field has been added to GET Submission API. This allows you to retrieve permit type information.2025-10-17
Complete Onboarding Guide Added
Added a complete onboarding guide for developers. It provides step-by-step guidance from initial setup to advanced features.2025-10-12
FaceAuth Add-on Feature Added and Improved
FaceAuth add-on functionality has been added and improved overall. Fixed errors in GET FaceAuth Image API, and changed redirect settings for SEO.2025-09-19
GET Submission API Extension
ThedetectFace field has been added to GET Submission API.2025-09-15
GET Submission API Extension
Theimage object has been added to GET Submission API, allowing you to retrieve image information in more detail.2025-09-11
KYC Patch Memo Feature
Memo functionality has been added to KYC Patch API.2025-09-05
Token ID Pre-registration Added
You can now pre-register Token IDs to be used via API. If a token is deleted or expires through the “Token Expiration Condition Settings”, access to Live-form will be denied. For more details, refer to the POST Token API and Service Guide.2025-08-29
2025-08-27
Ongoing Monitoring Feature Added and Knowledge-based Selfie-Only Feature
- AML ongoing monitoring functionality has been added. You can continuously monitor approved users against watchlists.
- When using the skip parameter in Knowledge-based via QueryString, users can skip the PII input step and complete KYC authentication with selfie only.
2025-08-08
Encryption Module GCM Registration
GCM (Galois/Counter Mode) algorithm has been registered in the encryption module. Additional options are provided for enhanced security. For more details, check the Encryption and Decryption page and Service Guide.2025-08-06
Return URL Enhancement
Enhanced the return URL behavior by appending the submission_id parameter after submission completion. This allows integration partners to reliably track user submissions.Encryption Algorithm Update
AES-GCM was added as a new encryption option alongside existing methods, and a new encryption key was introduced. Admins can now flexibly choose from multiple encryption modules based on their security requirements.2025-08-01
Manual Submission Control System
Admins can now immediately block new submissions for a project if an emergency stop is required. When stopped, the project URL changes, and access via POST API is blocked. To resume the project, the status must be manually changed via the dashboard.Retry Flow Improvement
In cases where both front and back images failed, the retry flow used to start from the back image page. It has now been updated so that the retry flow starts from the front image page instead.2025-07-30
Submission Rate Limiting
When configured, user access is allowed based on the specified number of submissions or allowed time window. If the configured limits are violated, access to the liveform is denied. Additionally, by setting an access block duration, users who violate the initial access logic are granted a specific time after which they can reattempt to access the liveform.Encrypted Image Transmission
Implemented encryption for image uploads from the front-end when sending images to the liveform. GET Submission api now provides id_LivenessScore.2025-07-28
Vertical Mode Support
Added support for vertical mode during ID document capture in Step 1, along with UI improvements for better user experience.Engine Update
Updated ID engine to support 95 new ID documents from 46 countries.Name Field English Conversion
All ID document names are now automatically converted to English and stored in the dashboard, regardless of ID type and country.2025-07-21
SMS Verification Feature
Added SMS verification functionality that requires encrypted URL query parameters. Admins can verify phone numbers in submission details after submission.UX Improvements
Active liveness now gets captured by the tip button. Passive liveness gets captured by the tip button while hiding existing “See the Selfie Guide”. Updated duplicate user rejection message from “KYC is rejected” to “Your Identification has previously been verified. Further attempts are not allowed under the policy.”2025-07-14
eKYC Process Resume Feature
Users can now resume interrupted eKYC processes between Step 1 and Step 2 after navigating away, refreshing, or restarting the page. The system uses unique hash-based identification with 15-minute validity to track user progress and determine the appropriate resume point.2025-07-11
Search Functionality Enhancement
It is now possible to search items by userid, nationality has been added. AML Search Performance improved. The information message for Private Mode has been improved.2025-07-04
2025-06-27
POST/REVIEW API Added
A new API has been added that allows project administrators to directly review pending KYC submissions. Project settings can configure reviewers as either Client or Argos Agent, and when set to Client, Agents will not review those pending submissions.2025-06-20
2025-06-19
ID Document KYC Enhancement
Enhanced the KYC process for ID documents to display information tooltips regarding national IDs when selecting the appropriate ID type.State ID Support
The Console now has an option for Identification cards (only for the USA): The administrator can add an ID type called State ID in the Liveform.2025-06-18
Partial Delete API
Added Partial Delete API for management purposes. Clients can delete data in part. Refer to the developer guide for more information.2025-06-17
CURP Validation Feature
Added CURP Validation functionality in Dashboard > Settings > Multi Verification & Anti Fraud. Validates CURP number from 3rd Party API.AML Watchlist Filtering
Added AML Watchlist filtering in Dashboard > Settings > Anti Money Laundering. AML score thresholds and checkboxes for exact DOB matching can be set by the administrator.2025-06-16
Added QueryString parameter[selectedIssuingCountry and selectedIdType]
You can start the KYC process immediately with the selected country and ID type. The URL Query must be encrypted with the encrypted parameter to be set up.2025-05-30
Return URL Added
The administrator can configure the return URL with the necessary parameters, and the submitter will be redirected to the return URL with the parameters they have already set from the dashboard when they click the “Ok” button.2025-05-23
2025-05-14
Address Injection
After submission approval, it can inject address information with validation. The injection process can be restricted if the user has an unusual connection, like a proxy or VPN. Also restrict injection if the user’s IP address is far from the inputted address.2025-05-08
Added the custom DI (duplicated information)
The admin can manage duplicate submissions from the dashboard and set a custom DI based on submission information. Both the custom DI set and the existing DI are offered. The custom DI value can be obtained by the developer through the GET/SUBMISSION API.Added allowedIdTypes, allowedDocumentFields
During the KYC process for ID document, can set the permissible ID type and the permissible document fields. It can be set from an encrypted URL query parameter.Projection
When the user submits KYC, a projection can be applied to exclude sensitive information from the GET/SUBMISSION API, such as sensitive fields like name and birthdate. The projection list can be managed through the use of GET/Projection, POST/Projection, and DELETE/Projection. Additionally, the projection can be applied when the user completes the KYC process by using the URL query string.2025-03-27
Knowledge-based Added
The existing LiveForm is designated as the ID Document, and a new feature called Knowledge-based has been introduced. The encryption section has been updated, and new query string parameters have been added to facilitate the Knowledge-based functionality.2024-01-23
DI Field Added
GET/Submission API: The DI(duplicated information) field has been added to identify and manage duplicated data. This field provides a hash value for duplicated information.Webhook Events: The DI(duplicated information) field has been added to all events, returning a hash value for any duplicated information.
2024-12-16
The Documentation Has Been Revamped 🚀
To enhance your development experience, we have completely overhauled the documentation. Whether you’re a first-time user or an experienced developer, this update ensures you can quickly understand and utilize the resources.What’s New in This Update
1. Reorganized Documentation Structure
We’ve restructured the documentation into a more systematic and intuitive format. The table of contents and sections have been neatly arranged for quick access to the information you need.2. Enhanced API References
Every endpoint now comes with detailed explanations and practical example codes. Parameters and response formats are clearly laid out to boost your development efficiency.3. New Tutorial Section
Step-by-step guides are now available for first-time users. Start from the basics and learn how to utilize the documentation effectively.4. Upgraded Search Functionality
Find what you’re looking for faster with improved search algorithms. Features like keyword auto-completion and related document suggestions have been added.We Value Your Feedback
Did you find the documentation helpful? Share your opinion by clicking Yes or No at the bottom of each section. For additional suggestions or feedback, feel free to reach out to our CS team. We look forward to hearing from you!We are committed to creating a better development environment by continuously improving our services. Thank you for being part of our journey. We will keep listening to your valuable feedback. Sincerely, The ARGOS Identity TeamTo view the previous version of the documentation, click here.