Identity check for unemployment keeps failing, web developer here

My claim has been on hold for 18 weeks because the identity check will not accept my documents. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. I tried the online option twice and the app crashed. Do I need an appointment?

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.

What worked for me was going to the local workforce centre, where staff helped with the verification. It took about an hour.