Etsy Strengthens Authenticity Standards and Personalization While Requiring Mandatory Verification
Etsy rolled out several major platform updates in mid‑2025 that emphasize originality and personalization to elevate the buyer experience. As of June 5, 2025, mandatory identity verification was introduced—requiring sellers to upload a valid government-issued ID and a selfie to retain access to listing & payment features. Non-compliance leads to listing removal or account suspension […]
