If you\u2019ve ever wondered how to get verified on Instagram, relax: you no longer need to be super famous (or super rich) to earn Instagram verification.<\/p>\n
So if you want to get that coveted blue badge, you\u2019ve come to the right place! We\u2019ll walk you through what Instagram verification means, who\u2019s eligible for verification, and offer our top tips for getting verified on Instagram.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Create. Schedule. Publish. Engage. Measure. Win.<\/strong><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFree 30-Day Trial<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Instagram verification is the process of getting a blue checkmark<\/a> badge that appears next to your username on the platform. The verification badge signals to other users on the platform that an account really belongs to the user, artist, brand, or organization it represents.<\/p>\n Your favorite celebrity probably has a blue checkmark on their account:<\/p>\n Brands with a strong social media following usually have a verification badge too:<\/p>\n But there are actually two types of verification: traditional<\/strong> and paid<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Originally, verification was only available to \u201cnotable and unique<\/a>\u201d people or brands. The process of awarding that coveted blue checkmark was shrouded in mystery, and verification was usually restricted to celebrities and big brand names.<\/p>\n These days, users can also pay for verification through Meta Verified<\/a>. That means anyone can get a verified badge on their Instagram or Facebook accounts.<\/p>\n Both types of verification have the same benefits:<\/p>\n Verified accounts even have access to features such as exclusive stickers on Instagram Stories and Reels to help their content stand out.<\/p>\n No matter which method an account used to get verified, the blue checkmark looks the same. That means it\u2019s impossible to know whether it was awarded to a user through traditional means or if they\u2019re paying for the Meta Verified service.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Bonus: 14 Time-Saving Hacks for Instagram Power Users<\/span>. <\/strong>Get the list of secret shortcuts Hootsuite\u2019s own social media team uses to create thumb-stopping content.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Anyone can request a verified badge on Instagram. The requirements are slightly different for each type of verification.<\/p>\n Instagram is notoriously picky (and in many ways mysterious) about who actually receives a verified badge.<\/p>\n Instagram is blunt<\/a>, saying, \u201cOnly some public figures, celebrities, and brands have verified badges on Instagram.\u201d In other words, verification is only for \u201caccounts with a high likelihood of being impersonated.\u201d<\/p>\n Here is what we do know about eligibility.<\/p>\n In addition to following Instagram\u2019s Terms of Use<\/a> and Community Guidelines<\/a>, your account also needs to be:<\/p>\n What counts as \u201cnotable\u201d to one person may not be notable to another, which is why verification used to be out of reach for most Instagram users.<\/p>\n But don\u2019t despair. There\u2019s now another option: Subscribing to Meta Verified.<\/p>\n Getting a blue checkmark through Meta Verification is much more simple.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what you need to subscribe:<\/p>\n If you\u2019re relatively confident you meet the criteria for traditional verification, or you\u2019re ready to splurge on paid Meta Verification, read on.<\/p>\n Requesting traditional verification on Instagram is actually pretty simple \u2014 just follow the steps below.<\/p>\n But if you\u2019re more of a visual learner, check out our video:<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.hootsuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Inpost-CTA-Planner.png?ssl=1\"\/)
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Who is eligible to be Instagram verified?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Traditional verification requirements<\/h3>\n
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Meta Verified requirements<\/h3>\n
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How to get verified on Instagram<\/span><\/h2>\n
Method 1: Apply for traditional verification<\/h3>\n