Adapt your identity verification to every business need
Stay ahead of evolving threats and regulatory changes with Ogow API — the fastest KYC & biometrics API for the Horn of Africa. One request ⟶ instant decision.
Purpose‑Built Solutions
Increase conversion rates by providing faster access to your services, reduce costs by eliminating manual checks, and minimise risk with our best-in-class digital onboarding solution.
OCR & Data Extraction
Extract names, NIN, dates and more from Somali IDs & passports with pinpoint accuracy.
Face Match & Liveness
Stop deep‑fakes: AI verifies the selfie belongs to the document and checks real‑person liveness.
AML & PEP Screening
Screen individuals against global sanctions, watchlists & adverse media with real‑time risk scores.
Solve today's identity challenges — and those still to come
Use our configurable platform to design identity processes that meet all of your business goals — no compromises needed.
Fraud Prevention
Deter, detect, and deny fraudsters with a proactive, multi-layered approach.
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Identity Verification
Verify identities with confidence using our advanced biometric technology.
Learn more3‑Step Verification Flow
Capture
Upload ID & selfie via SDKs or simple HTML inputs.
Submit
Send a single POST request to /kyc/complete.
Receive
Get instant decision & risk score via webhook and JSON response.
Access Our Global Risk Database
Run individuals and businesses against our extensive proprietary databases to instantly identify high-risk entities. All data is updated weekly to ensure compliance with the latest regulations.
Warrants & Criminal Entities
Know-Your-Business (KYB)
Global Sanctions Database
Real-time Database Screening
Our API allows you to screen against all databases with a single request, delivering instant risk scores with detailed match explanations.
Developer‑Obsessed API
Built by engineers, for engineers. Ogow API follows the OpenAPI 3.1 spec with predictable REST & GraphQL endpoints, JWT auth and usage webhooks.
- JWT, API‑Key & Admin‑Key authentication flows.
- Webhook‑driven results in <2 seconds P95.
- Free sandbox – no credit card.
curl -X POST https://api.Ogow API/v1/kyc/complete \
-H "X-API-KEY: <your_key>" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"id_image": "<base64>",
"selfie_image": "<base64>",
"document_type": "somali_id"
}'Security and privacy at our core
Trust is built on security and privacy. That's why Ogow API adheres to the highest industry standards, maintaining compliance and certifications to safeguard you and your customers.
ISO 27001
GDPR Compliant
SOC 2
PCI DSS
HIPAA
Global coverage, local expertise
With specialized focus on the Horn of Africa, Ogow API provides unmatched accuracy for Somali identity documents while maintaining global standards for security and compliance.
End-to-end encryption
Data residency options
Regular security audits
Stop settling, start building
Transform the way you manage identity verification. Create a free account and start verifying identities in less than 5 minutes. Our team is here 24/7 if you need help.