
Detailed Steps for Real-name Authentication of China Unicom Personal IoT Card
Real-name authentication of China Unicom personal IoT card needs to be completed through official channels.
The following are detailed steps and precautions:
I. Preparation before authentication
- Material preparation
- IoT card (record the ICCID number, usually 19 or 20 digits on the card).
- Original second-generation ID card (make sure it is valid and must be Chinese).
- Normally used mobile phone number (for receiving verification code).
- Channel selection
- Recommended channel: WeChat search “China Unicom IoT Card Real-name Authentication System” applet (official authentication entrance).
- Alternative channels: China Unicom Mobile Business Hall APP, China Unicom official website (need to follow the page prompts).

II. Real-name authentication steps
Step 1: Enter the authentication system
- Open WeChat, search for “China Unicom IoT Card Real-name Authentication System” applet and enter.
- If you are not logged in, select “WeChat One-Click Login” or “Mobile Number Login” (enter mobile number + verification code).
Step 2: Upload ID card information
- Click “ID card authentication” to upload photos of the front and back of the ID card.
- Requirements: The photo must be clear and complete, without missing corners or reflections; the ID card information must be consistent with the person.
- Automatic verification: The system will recognize the photo information, and the user needs to check and confirm.
Step 3: Video liveness authentication
- Click “Next” to enter the video recording stage.
- Operation points:
- Use the front camera, face the camera directly, and the facial features are clearly visible.
- Read the numbers or text (such as “I am XXX”) as prompted, in standard Mandarin and at an even speed.
- The avatar in the video must occupy one-third of the screen, and the background must be simple and unobstructed.
- Failure processing: If there are three consecutive failures within 30 minutes, the system will prompt to transfer to manual review, and you need to manually enter the ICCID number and wait for the review result.
Step 4: Bind IoT card
- After the authentication is passed, return to the homepage and click “Bind IoT card”.
- Enter the IoT card number (ICCID or 19-digit card number), and click Submit to complete the binding.
Step 5: Wait for the review result
- The review is usually completed within a few minutes, and the user will receive a text message notification.
- If the review fails, you need to re-upload the materials according to the prompts or contact customer service for processing.

III. precautions
- Real-name requirements
- “Real person, real card”: ID card, video, and IoT card must be owned by the same person.
- Quantity limit: Nationwide, an individual can only have 10 IoT cards (including different operators) with real names.
- Safety tips
- Official channels: Refuse to use real names through unofficial channels such as part-time jobs and marketing to avoid identity theft.
- Privacy protection: When uploading your ID card, ensure that the network environment is secure and avoid operating under public WiFi.
- Information update: If the ID card information changes (such as expiration, replacement), you need to contact the operator in time to update the real-name information.
- Common problems
- Reasons for authentication failure: Blurred ID card photo, irregular video recording, incorrect card number input, etc.
- Query the IoT card under your name: Enter your name, ID card number, and mobile phone number through the Alipay “One ID Check” applet and verify it.
IV. policy background
- Legal basis: According to the regulations of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, IoT cards that open non-directional traffic (can access the public network) and have a monthly traffic of more than 100M must complete personal registration according to the telephone real-name system requirements.
- Purpose: Prevent illegal and criminal activities such as online fraud and hacker attacks, and protect user rights and network information security.
Through the above steps, users can successfully complete the real-name authentication of China Unicom personal IoT cards. If you have any questions, you can contact China Unicom customer service (10010) or consult online through the China Unicom official APP.