Getting verified on Instagram is the best way for brands and social media creators to be validated. By making sure your profile is the only one representing your company, getting the blue tick not only confirms your authenticity but also provides you more control over your online visibility.
So, if an Instagram account has a blue tick in its bio, it indicates that you are viewing the official account of that brand or personality, as opposed to a fake, unofficial, or fan account.
What Are The Pre-Requisites To Get Verified?
In addition to Instagram’s Terms of Service and Community Guidelines, your account must also be:
Authentic: Your account must represent a legitimate individual, organization, or other entity.
Unique: The account you create must accurately reflect the person or company it represents. Verification is limited to one account per person or entity; language-specific accounts are an exception. We don’t check accounts with a broad range of interests (like @puppymemes).
Complete: You need a bio, a profile picture, and at least one post on your account, which must be made public. Links to other social media platforms that say “add me” are not permitted on your profile.
Notable: Your account should represent a well-known and frequently searched person, brand, or entity. The platform review accounts that are featured in multiple news sources, but do not consider paid or promotional content for review.
How To Get Your Instagram Account Verified?
Step 1: Open your Instagram account and log in.
Step 2: In the bottom right corner, click on the profile picture.
Step 3: In the top right corner, tap on the horizontal lines to open the menu.
Step 4: Go to Settings > Account > Request Verification.
Step 5: Enter your name and upload any required identification documents such as photo ID or business documents.
Step 6: Once done, tap on ‘Submit’.
You will be notified if your account has been verified within 30 days of submitting your request. If your request is turned down, you have 30 days to reapply. Instagram has made it clear that “Applying for a verified badge several times before receiving a decision will cancel your application,” which is noteworthy.
It’s important to keep in mind that after your account has been confirmed, neither the username nor your verification can be changed or transferred to another account. Additionally, having your Instagram account verified does not also verify your Facebook account.
