---
openapi: post /did.v1.Msg/AddVerificationMethod
title: Add Verification Method
description: Add cryptographic keys and authentication methods to your DID
og:title: Enhance DID Security
tag: x/did
---

<Info>
  Adding multiple verification methods provides redundancy and enables
  different use cases (signing, encryption, authentication).
</Info>

<Tip>
  Best practice: Add at least one backup verification method to prevent
  lockout if your primary method becomes unavailable.
</Tip>