5 steps to ask Instagram to verify your account

5 steps to ask Instagram to verify your account

Having a verified account on social networks is a status symbol.

That little blue circle with a white popcorn (chulito, visto, tic) is one of the most coveted badges of celebrities, brands and influencers .

In addition, in times of false news , the badge indicates that we are following a legitimate account and not a fake or imposter


Until now, getting the prized icon was practically impossible on Instagram. According to the managers of the application itself, it was not possible to request the verification badge.

On Facebook, however, for several years it is possible to request the badge.


Twitter also offered the option, but many people interpreted it as if Twitter approved the contents that the user published, so since November 2017 he suspended the request for verifications.

That is, the social network was the only one that decided who to anoint with that sign of authenticity . He explained that the icon was granted only to public figures, celebrities and brands , without giving more details.


The latest update of the app does not give up its position, but at least it opens a light of hope for those who consider that they need or deserve to be verified.

Do you meet the criteria?

In a post on its website on August 28, Instagram says it now offers a form for any user who "reaches large audiences" and "meets their criteria" can request that their account be verified.


The app does not clarify what it refers to "large audiences" , but there are accounts that with only a few thousand followers are already verified.


Regarding the criteria, he says that the interested party must accept the Terms of Services and the Community Guidelines.

In addition, the network mentions four characteristics on which it evaluates if an account deserves to have the distinctive:

Authentic : the account must represent a person, an entity or a real registered business.

Unique: the account must show the specific presence of a person or the business it represents. A generic account such as @memesdecachorros would not be verified.

Complete: the account must be public and have a biography, profile picture and at least one publication.

Remarkable: the account must represent a person, a brand or a recognized entity and that people look for a lot.

Try it!

If you think you meet those conditions and are ready to enter the select club of the verified , these are the steps you must follow to ask Instagram to verify your account.

Completing the process does not guarantee that you get the badge, but it is the first step to achieve it.