here’s what Gemini said to do and not do [you might want to set up a new facebook account for your rentals]:
There are no official, reliable workarounds to pass Facebook’s identity verification while remaining completely anonymous. Because Facebook’s system is automated and highly sophisticated, its primary goal during verification is to ensure your profile name and details exactly match a legitimate government-issued ID. [1, 2, 3, 4]
If your account is already locked and prompting you for an ID, attempting to use fake, altered, or photoshopped documents will almost always result in a permanent account ban or get stuck in an endless verification loop. [2, 5]
However, users looking to maintain privacy or handle research use specific strategies to build and operate pseudonymous accounts without triggering the verification system in the first place. [6]
## How to Maintain a Separate, Anonymous Presence
If you need an account that isn’t tied to your real identity, you must prevent Facebook from linking your new profile to your actual device, location, or existing accounts.
On the tech forum [Multilogin](https://multilogin.com/blog/can-you-browse-facebook-anonymously/), privacy experts outline the standard framework for keeping a separate profile isolated: [6]
1. Use an Isolated Environment: Never create or log into an anonymous profile using your primary browser or personal device. Facebook instantly links accounts via device fingerprints, browser cookies, and local data. Instead, use an anti-detect browser (like Multilogin or AdsPower) or a dedicated cloud phone to create a completely blank device profile. [6]
2. Avoid Standard VPNs: Creating a profile from a datacenter IP or a heavily recycled public VPN block triggers Facebook’s security algorithms immediately, resulting in an instant ID or video selfie prompt. Users rely on high-quality residential proxies that mimic standard home internet connections. [2, 6, 7]
3. Acquire a Clean Phone Number: Facebook heavily enforces phone verification. Do not use VOIP numbers (like Google Voice), as they are easily flagged. Instead, use a temporary SMS verification service or a prepaid SIM card that has never been linked to another Meta account. [6]
4. Mimic Natural Behavior: Brand new accounts that instantly join dozens of groups, send mass friend requests, or aggressively browse Marketplace are flagged as bots. Build activity slowly—post occasionally, like a few public pages, and let the account sit for a few weeks before utilizing it. [1, 6, 7]
5. Stick to Passive Observation: The moment you actively comment, message, or interact with real-world contacts, your anonymity risk increases. If your goal is strictly privacy, use the account to read and observe rather than engage. [6]
To help tailor this advice, could you share:
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* Are you trying to recover an existing account that is currently locked, or are you trying to set up a new one safely?
* What is your primary use case for this account? (e.g., browsing Marketplace, managing a business page, or casual reading)
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[1] [https://www.reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/facebook/comments/1pdb7rg/facebook_wants_a_copy_of_my_id_to_continue_using/)
[2] [https://www.reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/facebook/comments/1sd2rx2/facebook_is_finally_rolling_out_videoselfie/)
[3] [https://www.facebook.com](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2064299440476435/posts/3907328506173510/)
[4] [https://www.facebook.com](https://www.facebook.com/business/help/207274006754488)
[5] [https://www.reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/facebook/comments/1sqkugr/why_is_facebook_asking_me_to_confirm_identity_i/)
[6] [https://multilogin.com](https://multilogin.com/blog/can-you-browse-facebook-anonymously/)
[7] [https://www.quora.com](https://www.quora.com/Why-does-Facebook-keep-asking-me-to-confirm-my-identity-with-a-picture-of-myself)
In my county there is a way to “hide” your info on the tax collector website. I have used every free avenue there is Nextdoor, Facebook, Zillow, Apartmentsdot com, Avail, Craigslist and occaisionally have paid a small amount to two of these to boost my ad to the top. I get the best response from Zillow and Apartments, but have leased my condos from all of the above. I don’t hide my name. People can find your location even if you hid it everywhere, by using sites like ancestrydotcom, peoplefinder, rehold, the local property appraiser, etc. Zillow recently blocked me from accessing a scammer who posted an outside link from the Zillow website. My biggest dread is unmarried couples(breaking up is hard on the landlord, not the couple) and people with “emotional support” animals, not harassment. I am a senior. My aunt and uncle used to have 50 units and worked into their late 80s. (they had 100 before selling off half when they were in their 60s).
I got to that part and had to laugh, I know you were just giving info but my twisted mind went to, I guess no African Americans can pass the facebook identity verification.