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VerificationMethod
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Specifies the processes used by Google to verify a location.
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VERIFICATION_METHOD_UNSPECIFIED |
Default value, will result in errors. |
ADDRESS |
Send a postcard with a verification PIN to a specific mailing address. The PIN is used to complete verification with Google. |
EMAIL |
Send an email with a verification PIN to a specific email address. The PIN is used to complete verification with Google. |
PHONE_CALL |
Make a phone call with a verification PIN to a specific phone number. The PIN is used to complete verification with Google. |
SMS |
Send an SMS with a verification PIN to a specific phone number. The PIN is used to complete verification with Google. |
AUTO |
Verify the location without additional user action. This option may not be available for all locations. |
VETTED_PARTNER |
This option may not be available for all locations. |
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Last updated 2024-10-16 UTC.
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