Getting Verified On Twitter
If you’ve been looking for the big blue tick, look no further because Twitter has just released its new guidance on gaining that all-important verified blue badge symbol on your Twitter profile.
The blue badge verifies that your Twitter account is an authentic individual, brand, government, or business which ultimately provides a lot of credibility, alongside significantly increasing followers and general reach of your content.
In order to be considered for a verified status on Twitter your profile must:
- Complete: you have a profile name and profile image.
- Active: you have logged into your account within the last six months.
- Secure: you have either a confirmed email address or phone number.
- Compliant: you have a record of adherence to the Twitter Rules – i.e. you don’t have a 12-hour or 7-day lockout for violating the Twitter Rules in the past 6 months (excluding successful appeals).
Who Is eligible For Verified Status?
The Twitter verification process is still new and more categories will be added by Twitter in the near future for other roles such as scientists, academics, and religious leaders. It’s also worth mentioning that at present you’ll only be able to gain the Twitter verified status, if you fall into one of the following categories:
- Governments
- Companies, brands, and organizations
- Companies, brands, and organisations News organisations and journalists
- Entertainment
- Sports and gaming
- Activists, organizers, and other influential individuals
I'm Eligible For The Badge - How Do I Apply?
If you eligible to apply for Twitter verification, you can start the application by following the steps we’ve outlined below:
Step 1:
Once you’ve opened up the Twitter menu by selecting your image in the top left corner. Go ahead and select the Settings and Privacy option located at the bottom of the main Twitter menu.
Step 2:
Click the Your Account option located at the top of the screen.
Step 3:
Click the Account Information option located at the top of the screen.
Step 4:
Click the Verification Request option located at the top of the screen.
Step 5:
Finally, click the Start Request option which will then walk you through the verification.
In order to increase the chance of your profile becoming verified you should ensure that your profile is in good standing whilst ensuring that your content and branding is consistent. If you’re unsure how to get your businesses verified on Twitter or if you are looking for social media marketing support for your business, feel free to get in contact with our friendly team at Lowaire.
