The best way to prove to others your account is real and authentic? Is to get verified on Twitter.
In 2021, Twitter brought back their verification process to help combat the number of fake and bot accounts and give those with a large following some credibility.
In this article we’ll be guiding you through what this means & how to get a blue tick (aka getting verified on Twitter officially).
What does it mean to get verified on Twitter?
A blue tick next to your account on Twitter indicates that you’ve been “verified” by the platform. Which signifies that your account is legitimate and is ran by yourself.
Furthermore, if you have power and influence online, getting verified on Twitter can help give your platform leverage and will build trust amongst brands and your audience, who will view you as more credible.
It’s important to note, only Twitter is able to grant you your verification.
Many scammers online will try to advertise that they can get users a blue tick, so be wary and don’t fall for any tricks, instead follow the steps below.
Steps to getting verified
- Check that your profile meets Twitter’s current activity requirements.
- Go to your account settings and click “request verification” to begin the verification process.
- A dialog box will show up with more information about Twitter verification; click “Start Now.”
- Select the appropriate category to tell Twitter who you are.
- Show proof that you chose the correct category (e.g., your official website, press about you).
- Provide an official email address, website, or government-issued ID to prove your identity.
- Tap “submit” and wait for Twitter to respond.
If your verification request is denied on your first attempt, you may resubmit it after 30 days. You can request verification as many times as you want.
The benefits of doing so
There are numerous advantages to being verified on Twitter.
Primarily, you are straight away able to be recognized as a public figure or an influencer within your field.
This is great when looking to start collaborating with brands and growing your follower base.
Additionally, though some wary users will dismiss the importance of verification, the fact remains that it is now a valuable source of authority for the typical Twitter user.
Therefore, it assists in building trust amongst your online community and especially in the influencer industry (that is so heavily reliant on trust).
Consequently, many ‘trolls’ tend to hide behind fake accounts to ridicule or maliciously defame someone with a large following.
By getting verified on Twitter, you are able to have greater control over these phishing accounts and advise your followers against any other accounts claiming to be you.
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