---
openapi: get /did/v1/verification-method/{did}/{methodId}
title: Get Verification Method
description: Retrieve specific cryptographic keys or authentication methods
og:title: Query DID Verification Method
---

<Note>
  Verification methods contain public keys only. Private keys are
  never stored on-chain and must be managed securely off-chain.
</Note>

<Tip>
  Use this endpoint to retrieve specific keys for signature verification
  or encryption operations.
</Tip>