In defense of the requirement to upload photos as a process of verification and as a host who requires that guests be verfied before booking, please be respectful of the idea that we would like to make sure you are who you say you are in advance of ringing our doorbell. Hotels have the resources to cover the risk and liability of a scam artist but hosts, who open their doors to you as a welcome gesture of inclusiveness and trust, do not. Staying with a host is typically cheaper than staying at a nearby hotel - if there are any nearby hotels that even exist - and having to do a little bit more for that cost savings is at the request of the host sharing their home with you - not Airbnb demanding things of you unreasonably. You might find comfort in the fact that if you are being required to provide a verified ID, your host has had to go through the same process. This should fill you with comfort that the person cleaning your linens, mopping your floors, and being available to you 24/7 during your stay is also who they say they are. Before we all jump on the "Airbnb sucks" bandwagaon here, let's get to the real problems and see if they can be solved.
@Charles202 - what error messaging are you getting with your upload? If this is a settings problem with your laptop, perhaps one of us who is more tech savvy can help you.
@Tammy63 - as a reminder, the verified ID was at the request of your host - if you do not want to stay with hosts that require this, you can send inquiries in advance to ask. You can also see hosts that do not have verified IDs on their profile and they cannot require it if they don't also have it. That might make your experience more to your liking.
@James485 - you've posted in several threads your dissatisfaction with Airbnb. Having only started on the site in May with your first reviews in July, perhaps you need a little more time under your belt to understand how things work. Here is a great thread to help new hosts: https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Help/What-tips-would-you-give-to-a-new-host/m-p/215615/highlight... . Hosting is not for everyone and maybe it's not for you. Your reviews are positive and it appears that things are working out for you in Portland. However, if you find that the business plan is too flawed to be a part of the sharing community, you may choose to snooze your listing or remove it, here are the instructions for both: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/476/how-do-i-snooze-or-deactivate-my-listing
Hope to see each and every one of you around the forums asking questions and getting advice. We're all here to make things better for all users and each other.