We wrote an article sometime in 2019 about how to get verified on Twitter, but a lot has changed since then. Twitter is constantly changing things and as Dinjited, we are committed to keeping you informed of all these changes. In this article, I will walk you through a step-by-step guide on how to get verified on Twitter in this day and age.
The blue Twitter Verified badge lets people know that a public interest account is authentic. To get the blue badge, your account must be authentic, visible and active.
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Blue Badge
In case you’ve invested any energy into Twitter — or any social media, really — you’re reasonably familiar with the blue sign of approval. These badges demonstrate verified accounts. According to Twitter, a verified account is any public interest account that has been verified by the current organization. Basically, it’s Twitter’s approach to telling everyone that you are who you say you are.
Twitter verification in general has been a train wreck. By the time the blue badge was introduced in 2009, it was basically impossible to apply for verification—Twitter had to provide it to you supernaturally. Then, in 2016, Twitter conducted a public audit program. The organization then closed applications in 2017 and did not resume them until last year.
Am I eligible to be verified?
To be verified, your account must be visible, authentic and active. The six visible account types we currently verify are:
- government
- Companies, brands and non-profits
- News organizations and journalists
- fun
- Sports and esports
- Activists, organizers and other influential individuals
Micro-influencers, thought-provoking leaders and small businesses, in particular, should sign up for verification and receive a blue badge so fake handles can’t impersonate them.
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How to apply: Step by step
Once you get everything you need depending on your account status. The actual application process is not too difficult. (Though whether you’re successfully verified is another matter entirely.) To apply on either the Twitter web or mobile app:
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Head to Settings and Privacy. You can access this by tapping on your profile picture in the mobile app or by clicking the three-dot button in the left menu on the website.
Select your account and then Account information.
On the website, you will be asked to enter your password. You probably won’t have to do this in the app.
Select Request verification AND Request initiation.
Now you will have to choose the category you fall into; Depending on the category, the process is different and as you will see in my screenshots, I went with News and Freelance Journalist.
Enter all required fields for verification and accept all if you qualify depending on what you have selected.
You will be required to submit a photo of your government-issued ID, your official email address, and additional proof as noted above. You will then revise before hitting the final submit button.
Once you’ve submitted your application, you’ll have to wait for Twitter to review it.
You should be notified by email within 14 days if you are approved, but you will also receive an email from them immediately after submitting your application.
In case your application is unsuccessful, you will have to wait 30 days before you can reapply again.
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Invalid account
Some accounts are ineligible for the blue badge regardless of the above criteria, including:
- Parodies, news, reviews and unofficial fan accounts;
- Pets and fictional characters, unless directly associated with a verified company or brand.
- Accounts involved in serious violations of our Platform spam and manipulation policy, such as train stalking.
- Accounts of individuals or groups associated with coordinated harmful activity, or hateful content as set forth in Twitter’s Advertising Policies
- Accounts that routinely post content that harasses, embarrasses, or offends any individual or group—especially on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, age, disability, medical/genetic, etc.
- Accounts that promote the sale of the Verification badge itself or provide unauthorized assistance with the application process.
Also Read: How to Enable Twitter Tips (or Tip Jar)
Can Twitter revoke my badge?
In accordance with Twitter Terms of Service, Twitter may remove an account’s verified status at any time without notice. Badge removal based on repeat violations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and is not automatic.
Twitter may also remove the blue badge from accounts found to be in serious or repeated violations of the Twitter Rules. Any violation of the Twitter Terms of Service or the Twitter Rules, tampering with Twitter processes, or circumventing enforcement actions may result in loss of the badge or, in certain cases, suspension.
Can I request to remove my verified badge?
It is currently not possible to request that Twitter remove your verified badge.
Tips for successfully getting verified on Twitter
- Optimize your profile.
- Keep it simple and real.
- Do not engage in activities that violate Twitter.
- Avoid bots, spam and follow trains.
- Become a public account and engage.
- A verified email address or phone number.
Conclusion
Twitter has taken great steps to make this verification more straightforward, however you may need to apply on different occasions to be effectively confirmed. Fortunately, there is no time limit on when you can apply.
That’s it for this article, I hope you get verified on your first try!
