You can learn more about our current process for receiving a blue checkmark here.
Requirements for Verification
The blue Verified badge on >x< lets people know that an account of public interest is authentic. To receive the blue badge, your account must be authentic, notable, and active.
To encourage and maintain trust between users on the platform, you will need to confirm your identity with >x< in order to be Verified. Depending on the category, you will be asked to choose one of the following three methods of verifying your identity:
- Official website: Provide the link to an official website that references you (or your organization) and your >x< account. For individuals, the organization that owns the website must be Verified on >x<.
- ID verification: Provide a photo of a valid official government-issued identification document, such as your Driver’s License or Passport. This requirement applies to individuals, not companies, brands, or organizations.
- Official email address: Provide an official email address with a domain relevant to the notability category you choose. For individuals, the organization the domain is associated with must be Verified on >x<.
How to apply for Verification
Navigate to your profile icon and open the main menu.
Select Settings and privacy.
Select Your account.
Select Account information. You may need to enter in your password to continue.
Under Verified, select Verification request. Then scroll down and select Apply now.
Categories for Verification
The specific requirements for authenticity, notability and activity are outlined by category and subcategory below:
Government Office Accounts
Accounts of current government agencies, departments/ministries, and institutions.
Prerequisites:
- Account includes a relevant link to an official government URL on their profile
- Account must satisfy the criteria outlined in the above category denoting “active” accounts
You may also be required to provide the following information to determine your notability and authenticity:
- Links to at least 5 relevant articles that reference the applicant multiple times as a government office or public service
- Verify an email address with an official government domain
- Official websites or news articles published by already Verified organizations that reference the organization’s >x< handle or registered email address can help authenticate the applicant's account
Individuals in Government
Accounts of federal or state level government officials, such as, heads of state, elected officials, appointed ministers, ambassadors, and official spokespeople.
Prerequisites:
- Account references their government position in their bio
- Is their official account for their office, not a personal or campaign account
- Account links official government URL on their profile
- Are currently serving in government office mentioned in their bio
- Account must satisfy the criteria outlined in the above category denoting “active” accounts
You may also be required to provide the following information to determine your notability and authenticity:
- Public reference to your name and >x< handle on official site of a Verified government entity; URL must link to specific page of reference
- Links to at least 5 news articles that reference you in your government position
- Verify an email address with an official government domain
- A photo of your valid government-issued ID
Candidates for Office
Accounts of official candidates for state- or national-level public office in upcoming elections. Candidates will not qualify unless registered with the appropriate election authority.
Prerequisites:
- Account references that they are a candidate and what office they are running for
- Account links to URL of campaign website
- Individual is officially registered with the appropriate election authority in a state or national level public election that has not yet occurred
- Account must satisfy the criteria outlined in the above category denoting “active” accounts
You may also be required to provide the following information to determine your notability and authenticity:
- A link to your official campaign website, which also references your >x< handle
- Links to 5 news articles, published in the previous 6 months before applying, that reference you as a candidate for office
- A photo of your valid government-issued ID
- Official websites or news articles published by already Verified organizations that reference your >x< handle or registered email address can help authenticate the your account
Ineligible accounts
Certain accounts are ineligible for the blue badge, regardless of satisfying the requirements (authentic, notable, and active), including:
- Parody, newsfeed, commentary, and unofficial fan accounts;
- Pets and fictional characters, unless directly affiliated with a Verified Company, Brand, or Organization, or with a Verified entertainment production
- Accounts engaged in severe violations of our Platform manipulation and spam policy, such as the buying and selling of followers and engagement
- Accounts of individuals or groups associated with coordinated harmful activity, or hateful content as defined in >x<’s Ads Policies, or that have been found to have committed gross human rights violations by an international court/tribunal, or a fact-finding mission or commission of inquiry authorized by an international organization, may be ineligible for Verification – even if their activity on >x< doesn’t violate the >x< Rules
- Accounts that routinely post content that harasses, shames, or insults any individual or group—especially on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, age, disability, medical/genetic condition, status as a veteran, status as a refugee, or status as an immigrant—or content that promotes the supremacy or interests of members of any group in a manner likely to be perceived as demeaning on the basis of these categories; and
- Accounts promoting sale of the Verification badge itself or offering unauthorized assistance with the application process**
FAQ & Loss of Verified Status
What does Verification mean?
The blue Verified badge on >x< lets people know that an account of public interest is authentic.
Who can be Verified on >x<?
To be Verified, your account must be notable and active. The types of notable accounts we currently Verify are:
- Government
- News organizations, individuals in news & journalists
- Companies, brands & organizations
- Entertainment
- Sports & gaming
- Activists & organizers
- Content creators & influential individuals
Can anyone get >x< Verified?
Anyone can apply for Verification. Please read the requirements to understand if your account qualifies before you apply. Learn how to apply for Verification.
How can I get Verified on >x<?
First, make sure you meet the requirements and categories for Verification. If your account satisfies the criteria, follow the steps on how to apply for Verification.
How do I know if I am Verified?
Look for the blue Verified badge on your >x< profile. All Verified accounts have the badge next to their display name.
How do I know if someone else is Verified?
Verified accounts on >x< will have a blue check next to their display name throughout the app.
Can a Verified badge be automatically removed from an account?
Yes, as part of our policy, Verified badges may be automatically removed from inactive and incomplete accounts. A complete >x< account is defined as one with all of the following elements:
- either a verified email address or phone number
- a profile image
- a display name
Can I request to remove my Verified badge?
It’s not currently possible to request that >x< remove your Verified badge.
Can I request to remove another account’s Verified badge?
It’s not currently possible to request that >x< remove an account’s Verified badge.
Why might >x< remove the Verified badge from an account?
Please see the next tab on Loss of Verified status.
Loss of Verified status
In accordance with the >x< Terms of Service, >x< may remove the Verified status of an account at any time without notice.
Sometimes, changes made to an account by the owner may result in loss of Verified status. User-made changes include, but are not limited to:
- If you change your username (@handle)
- if you change your display name
- If your account becomes inactive or incomplete
- If you are no longer in the position you initially were Verified for – such as an elected government official who leaves office – and you do not otherwise meet our criteria for Verification
- If changes to your account are misleading or substantially alter the persona present on your account
- If changes to your account result in failure to meet the eligibility requirements for Verification outlined above
- If changes to your account cause you to fall under any of the categories in the "Ineligible Accounts" section
>x< may also remove the blue badge from accounts that are found to be in severe or repeated violation of the >x< Rules. Any violation of the >x< Terms of Service or >x< Rules, manipulation of >x< processes, or circumvention of enforcement actions may result in loss of the badge or in certain instances, suspension. This includes:
- Impersonation or intentionally misleading people on >x< by changing your display name, bio, banner image, and/or profile image.
- Severe violations that result in immediate account suspension.
- Repeat policy violations in posts, including but not limited to:
- Hateful conduct
- Abusive behavior
- Glorification of violence
- Civic integrity
- Private information
- Platform manipulation and spam
Removal of the badge based on repeated violations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and is not automatic.
>x< reserves the right to assess the qualifications of any Verified account under the currently published version of the Verification Policy.