Summary
Use Verify Yourself (Respond) if you want to move faster or provide a reference proactively. If an organisation has told you they’ll send their own invite or require a specific route, it’s usually best to wait for that request.
When to verify yourself now
No reference has been requested yet but you want to be ready.
You need proof for lettings/finance quickly.
You want a portable, source‑verified record you can reuse.
When to wait
The organisation plans to send a Konfir invite or must use a named screening provider.
They require a strict format (e.g., wording on headed paper).
They’ve asked you not to submit anything yet.
If you’re unsure
Ask: “Do you accept a self‑initiated Konfir Respond verification, or should I wait for your process?” If they accept Respond, choose Send to someone else for direct delivery.
What happens either way
The underlying process is the same: you consent, connect sources, and Konfir creates a time‑stamped result.
You control which sources to connect and who sees your verification.