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# Shipper > Why is onboarding successfully with the third party critical?

MightyStone® digital platform requests the shipper, as the connected account, to onboard through third-party verification. When the shipper onboards successfully through the 3rd party verification, buyers will see the verified status badge for the seller while browsing through the seller's products. The verified status is critical for the seller so that the buyer can purchase confidently.