How to get the verification badge

Facebook and Instagram: how to get the verification badge

Everyone wants it, few have it.

What am I talking about?

From the blue check on Facebook and Instagram, which indicates that a certain account has been verified by the platforms.

After various modifications, vicissitudes and mysteries, Facebook finally provided an overdue overdue of the account verification procedure.

But what is a verification badge?

The verification badges are displayed next to the name of the account or the Facebook and Instagram page, as well as in the search.

They show that a certain account has been confirmed and that the creator, a public figure, a famous person or a world brand that it represents and allows people to find the accounts that want to follow, represent authentically.

I must make an important clarification: even if you are ready to follow all the processes indicated in the letter, there is no guarantee of any kind that Facebook or Instagram approves yours Verification request.

The passages that illustrate you below simply refer to the way you can apply.

First of all, on Facebook – If you want to get a blue check mark on your Facebook page or profile, you must fill out this form:

Facebook specifies – also – that to benefit from a verified blue badge, pages or profiles must:

• Include a cover photo
• Include a profile photo
• Have a name that follows Facebook directives
• Respect the terms of the Facebook service

Follow these rules, send the form and Facebook will analyze your verification request.

On Instagram, however, you can take these measures to request the blue check:

1. Access your profile and touch the three lines in the upper right corner
2. Press the equipment icon to access the settings
3. Select «Account» then «request verification»
4. Enter your username and full name, download a photo of an identity document issued by the government (for example the driving license, passport) and send your request

Verification criteria to obtain the blue check

Facebook pages must comply with the conditions of use and standards of the Facebook community.

Instagram accounts must comply with the conditions of use and directives of the Instagram community.

In addition to what is previously indicated, each account must be:

Authentic: Your account must represent a real person, a registered company or an entity.

Complete: Your account must be public and have a biography, an image of the profile and at least one article. Your profile cannot contain links «add» to other social media.

Unique: Your account must be the only presence of the entity it represents. Generally, each entity can check a single account, with the exception of specific accounts for languages. General interest accounts are not verified (for example, puppies even).

Relevant: Your account must represent a well -known and highly sought -after person, brand or entity.

If you think that your account meets all the requirements indicated above, following all these step-by-step processes, you may have the possibility that your request is approved.

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