# `bird verify`

## Usage

```bash
bird verify
```

## Description

Verify a recipient with a one-time passcode. Start a verification to send a code
over SMS or email, then check the code the recipient submits — identified by the
same recipient, so you never store a verification id.

## Commands

| Name                                                        | Description                   |
| ----------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| [`verifications`](/docs/cli/reference/verify-verifications) | Start and check verifications |