What is Howl verification?
Verification confirms the social accounts you post on and makes sure we can pay you. It takes a few minutes and has three steps: connect your socials, add your tax info, and add your bank info. Once all three are done, you get a verified checkmark on your Howl profile.
When you'll be asked to verify
- When you request an Offer from a brand.
- When you add a bank account for the first time, or change your bank or tax info.
- Anytime you choose to, from Settings → Profile Verification.
- If our team asks you to verify your account. Until you finish, you'll only be able to reach the verification pages. Your links, earnings and payouts keep working while you do.
Your progress saves as you go. If you leave, pick up where you left off with Continue Verification on Settings → Profile Verification.
What you'll need
Socials. At least one social account you post on. You connect it through our social account connection provider, Phyllo, in a pop-up window, so allow pop-ups for app.howl.link. You can also add the websites where you share your links.
Tax info. Which form you fill out depends on your answers:
| You are | Form | You'll need |
| A US person (individual or business) | W-9 | Legal name, federal tax classification, taxpayer identification number (SSN, EIN or ITIN), address |
| An individual who isn't a US person | W-8BEN | Legal name, country of citizenship, date of birth, permanent residence address, any tax treaty claim |
| An entity that isn't a US person | W-8BEN-E | Entity name, country of organization, entity type, permanent address, signer's name and title |
You sign the form by typing your name. We can't give tax advice, so if you're not sure which form applies to you, check with a tax professional.
Bank info. The account where you want your payments sent: account country, account holder, account type and account details. You can currently add bank accounts in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Verifying your profile
- Go to Settings → Profile Verification and select Start Verification, or select Get started when you're asked to verify.
- Socials: connect at least one social account and add your websites.
- Tax Info: answer whether you're a US person and whether you're filing as an individual or an entity, then fill out and sign your form.
- Bank Info: add the account where you want to be paid, or confirm the one we have on file.
- You'll see You're all set! and be taken back to where you started. If you were requesting an Offer, your request is sent automatically.
Can I skip a step?
You can skip Tax Info or Bank Info and still request Offers. You'll only get the verified checkmark once every step is complete, and we need a bank account on file to pay you. If our team asked you to verify, steps can't be skipped.
Team accounts
If several people share your Howl account, only an admin of your organization can add or change tax and bank info. Members can connect socials, but an admin needs to finish Tax Info and Bank Info.
Updating your info later
Go to Settings → Profile Verification and select Update Verification. Changing your bank or tax info from the Payments page also takes you through verification. Info that's still correct can be confirmed without re-entering it.
How does Howl use my information?
Howl is a Connexity brand, and Connexity is a Taboola company. We use the social accounts and websites you connect to verify your profile and match you with brands and Offers. Your social accounts are connected through Phyllo, our social account connection provider. We use your bank and tax information to pay you and meet our tax obligations. We share it with our payment provider, Modern Treasury, and never with brands. We don't sell your personal information. For details, see our Privacy Policy and U.S. State Privacy Notice.
Still need help?
Contact Support and tell us which step you're on.