HOW TO GET VERIFIED BADGE ON INSTAGRAM

Published on 21.02.2023 by Ice Geek

Instagram verification is the process of getting a badge that tells other Instagram users that an account truly belongs to the user, brand, or organization it represents. This badge comes with a blue check mark. This blue check mark will show that the account in question is trustworthy and the people are who they say they are. This badge is highly coveted by the most renowned users of the platform. This article aims to provide you with everything you need to have the right information. 

 

As you read further, you will not only find answers to all of your questions relating to getting your Instagram account verified, but we will also provide you with steps you can take to ensure your verified account does not get hacked. This will be really dangerous and detrimental to your account. Not only will this affect your account, but your audience is also at risk. It is also important to note that Instagram verification is totally free. Instagram will never ask you for money to get your account verified. If you receive any requests for you to pay to get your account verified, then rest assured that you’re being scammed. Before we go into all of these details, let us first look at Instagram badges and their significance. 

 

WHAT ARE INSTAGRAM BADGES?

When you buy a badge to show support to your favorite creator or influencer during a live video session, a heart icon appears right next to your name in the comments. The following will happen when you purchase the badges: 

  • The badges will remain next to your name all through the live session.
  • Your name will appear on a list that is visible to the creator hosting that live session for up to 90 days. 
  • Every question you ask during that live video will be highlighted to the creator. 
  • Your hearts are highlighted in the comment field during the live video.
  • If you make a comment during the live see in, your comment may be pinned by the create. 

This should not be confused with the verification badge, as they are way different from each other. 

WHO GETS VERIFIED ON INSTAGRAM

Anyone can get verified on Instagram. Instagram page verification may let the page gain more engagement from users on the platform. However, Instagram has clearly stated that verified accounts do not get any special treatment from the algorithm. As a result, if you notice that a verified account receives more engagement than any other account, it is because they are posting high-quality content that their audience finds appealing. All you have to do is submit a request for a verified badge. Instagram is very strict about who gets verified on the platform. It is most likely that the account that gets verified is the one with a high probability of being impersonated. an account owned by a prestigious or popular personality or brand. Very notable examples of this group of people are artists, popular organizations, and the like. There’s a myth that when they are verified on other platforms, that automatically makes them eligible for Instagram verification. Well, no, that’s not true. Instagram has its own eligibility criteria that must be met by accounts that wish to get verified. 

 

 

BENEFITS OF BEING VERIFIED ON INSTAGRAM

It creates trust between you and your followers. Your followers are sure that they are following the real person or entity. Instagram badges are rare and give a certain amount of prestige to an account, which may lead to better engagement from their followers. Verified accounts also stand out from every other one in the same industry. The verification badge allows verified accounts to be spotted easily in search results and on profiles. As a verified user on the platform, your account conveys authority. 

 

WHAT PRACTICES WILL HINDER ME FROM BEING VERIFIED ON INSTAGRAM

 

The process of choosing who gets verified is a very strict one. You don’t just get verified on Instagram all of a sudden. You will have to put in the work to enjoy the advantages. Hence, it is important to note that there are some practices that can hinder you from getting the blue checkmark badge on your account. In no particular order, here is a list of those practices: 

  1. Failure to adhere to instagram's community guidelines and terms of use. Instagram takes this part of the application seriously as this is one of the features that shows what the platform stands for. Therefore if you fail to adhere to the rules and regulations of the platform, then you can kiss your potential of being verified on the application goodbye.
  2. Adding links to your other social media accounts, twitter, YouTube, TikTok and the rest will hinder you from being verified. When it comes to the links on your profile, you can add that of your website, your business landing page or any other online presence. You are not allowed to have ‘add-me’ links to your other social media accounts on your Instagram profile. However if you do not have a verified badge on your Instagram account but you do on your Facebook account, then you will be encouraged by Instagram to link both accounts to help prove your authenticity. 

 

REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR A VERIFIED BADGE ON INSTAGRAM

Instagram as an organization looks at a number of factors when evaluating Instagram accounts. This way, they can determine if your account meets the verification criteria. If your account meets the criteria, then you are on your way to getting the verification. Here are the list of criteria stated by Instagram to get verified 

  1. The account must follow Instagram terms of use and community guidelines 
  2. Your account should also be authentic: Must represent a real person, registered business or an entity.
  3. Your account must be unique: this means the account must represent the unique presence of your person or business. As a result of this, only one account per person or business may be verified. Different accounts require different verification. “We don’t verify general interest account(e.g puppymemes)”, Instagram stated. 
  4. Your account must be complete: What this means is, your account must be public and you must have an active account, with a bio and a profile photo. 
  5. Your account must be notable: This means your account must be well known and highly searched for. This applies to if you are a person, a brand or an entity. Instagram looks at accounts that are featured in multiple news sources. Regarding the review, Instagram does not consider paid or sponsored media content as sources for review. 

 

 

 

HOW TO GET VERIFIED BADGE ON INSTAGRAM

Here is a list of steps to get verified on Instagram. They are relatively simple and easy. 1. Log into the Instagram application and go to your profile. 

2. Click on the hamburger icon in the top-right corner of your profile.

3. Click on settings 

4. In the drop-down menu, click on "account." 

5. Tap Request Verification 

6. Proceed to fill out the application form. 

In this form, Instagram will request for the following 

  • Your legal name
  • Your popular name(or working name), if applicable 
  • You will be asked to select your category or industry. This includes video creator, blogger, influencer , news, brand, business, sports e.t.c.
  • You will then be asked to submit a copy (picture) of your government identification. As an individual, this could either be your drivers license or passport. This is different for businesses. If you are a business or organization, then you will need to provide an official business document, tax filings or an utility bill document. 
  • Lastly, you click on send. 

 

After this, your application will be reviewed by the Instagram team. Within a few days or a week, Instagram will send a response to your notifications tab. As regards this response, Instagram has clearly stated that they will never email you or ask for money. Within the stated time above, you will receive a clear "yes" or "no.. Some people say it can take up to a month for you to receive a response. Either way, Instagram will be direct in their response: no feedback for reason or explanation. 

 

You must ensure that your user name is what you would like it to be before you apply for a verified badge. According to Instagram, once you have been verified, you may not have the opportunity to change the username on your account. 

 

 

HOW TO SECURE YOUR VERIFIED ACCOUNT 

Maintain your adherence to the Instagram terms of service and community guidelines. Also, you may want to enable additional security tools like two-factor authentication. Make sure that your password is strong and unique and that you haven’t used it for other accounts. Instagram recommends you use a combination of at least six numbers, letters, and special characters (such as!$%@). Avoid repetition when choosing your password. You should also consider having other security applications connected to your account. Before registering your information, make sure it is a reputable application. This is because the security application will immediately have access to all of your details as soon as you sign up. When all of this is assuredly secure, then you can be confident that your verified account is secure. Never give your password to someone you do not know and trust.

 

Change your password regularly, especially if Instagram sent you a message asking you to do so. Instagram often recovers login information that was stolen from other sites. This happens during automated security checks. It is possible for Instagram to detect that your password may have been stolen. If this is detected, then in order to keep your account secure, changing your password on Instagram and other sites is advised. This will also prevent you from being hacked in the future. Make sure that the email account you used is secure. If you have more than one email account, change the password for all of them and make sure that no two are the same. When using a device that you share with others, make sure to log out of Instagram.