{"id":188,"date":"2020-04-21T10:52:57","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T10:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/?p=188"},"modified":"2023-02-19T13:25:35","modified_gmt":"2023-02-19T13:25:35","slug":"how-to-get-verified-on-twitter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/how-to-get-verified-on-twitter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Verified On Twitter In 2023 – A Helpful Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Social media account verification is a great way to see who\u2019s real and who could be fake. It\u2019s especially important for brands so customers and clients can be sure they\u2019re dealing with the real deal. But, getting verified on popular networks such as Instagram and Twitter isn\u2019t as easy as signing up. Here, we will discuss how to get verified on Twitter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Social media branding<\/a> is often an important part of social media marketing strategies<\/a> and having an account that is verified is very important. It affects how serious users will take your account and could affect how successful your marketing<\/a> is. We\u2019ll talk about who can get verified, why to get verified and how you can get verified on Twitter with as little hassle as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Is It Important For A Brand To Be Verified?<\/span><\/h2>\n

You would be surprised how many fake accounts are out there just to make trouble and spread false information. Sometimes, the competition may even play dirty and attack your brand\u2019s reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n

If, somehow, your brand and its service or integrity are pulled into question, you can act on it. If your account is verified, you can dissolve the situation much easier. Otherwise, it could look like a random account saying \u2018it wasn\u2019t me, they\u2019re lying\u2019 or something similar. A verified account can quickly let people know that they\u2019ve been treated to misinformation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Being verified can also help your brand stand out amongst the many fakes that may be impersonating you for whatever reason. It does happen! In 2017, research from the University of Southern California and Indiana University indicated that up to 15% of Twitter accounts are fake<\/a> – they are actually bots.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just Who Can Get Verified On Twitter?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Getting verified on Twitter is much a case of \u2018many will try and few will succeed\u2019. The social media platform is quite picky with who they verify. It\u2019s not just a matter for asking to be verified and answering some questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The process can, to many, appear to be subjective. Twitter has to be convinced that an account holds public interest. The kind of accounts that get verified are usually controlled by people in sports, politics, government, business, media, music, fashion and acting. Religion and journalism are also given serious consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, Twitter makes sure that despite giving verification, the platform doesn\u2019t imply any endorsement of the accounts and what they represent.<\/span><\/p>\n

But you don\u2019t need to be super famous to get verified. If your account is reliable, trustworthy and honest, you could get verified.<\/span><\/p>\n

How To Get Verified On Twitter: The Basics<\/span><\/h2>\n

For a company or brand, getting verified plays a big role in how effective their social media marketing<\/a> is. A verified Twitter account carries a lot of weight and instils trust in users.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to doing business, reputation is everything, even more so in the social media marketing world. There are many fake accounts that do more harm than good, and you need people to know you are legit.<\/span><\/p>\n

In order to even stand a chance of getting verified on Twitter, you must at least meet the basic requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Profile Picture<\/h4>\n

Your Twitter profile must have a proper and clear profile photo as well as a cover photo. You have to use your real name on your profile. Something like \u2018Cheeky Cupcake\u2019 won\u2019t cut it. However, if your brand name is a rather silly one, you shouldn\u2019t worry. As long as it\u2019s the brand\u2019s true name, you\u2019ll be okay.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bio<\/h4>\n

You have to make sure your bio is filled out and very descriptive. There must be no doubt about what your company does or the service it delivers.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you can include extra information such as a website about your business or brand, it will up your chances to get verified on Twitter. It would be wise to link to your company\u2019s official website. <\/span><\/p>\n

Confirmed Contact Details<\/h4>\n

Your email address and phone number must be confirmed. It is recommended that the company\u2019s email address is used for this purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be Public<\/h4>\n

Your account must be a public one. When you fill out the verification form, you will have to provide all the necessary documents, such as your I.D or passport.<\/span><\/p>\n

Twitter will ask you to make your case – you have to give a good reason for wanting to be verified. You will be expected to explain why you think you (your brand) deserve to be verified on their platform. If you can share some links to websites that can help confirm your identity or brand authority, that would help a lot.<\/span><\/p>\n\"Twitter\n

How Long Will It Take To Get Verified On Twitter?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Although there is no specific time to wait before you know if you\u2019ve been verified, it should take no longer than 30 days.<\/span><\/p>\n

Twitter has to go through many requests for verification, so you have to be a little patient. Just like you, millions of others want that coveted blue tick.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once it has been decided that you were accepted or denied, you will be informed via an email. Be sure to check your email inbox regularly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What If You Were Denied Verification?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you find out that you did not get a verification, don\u2019t despair. You can try again, and if you fail again, you can try <\/span>again<\/span><\/i>. However, you will have to wait 30 days before applying for verification again. Keep in mind that Twitter has halted verification requests for the time being as they sort out their process to make it more accurate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make those 30 days count and do your best to make sure that your account meets all the requirements. Beef up your account and profile, work on getting more followers and likes. You could even try to get your brand mentioned by news agencies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can You Pay To Get Verified On Twitter?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Fortunately, getting that blue tick isn\u2019t about money, it\u2019s about authenticity, offering value and being noteworthy. For Twitter, what you bring to the table is important, not how fat your bank balance is.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Your Verification Could Be Revoked<\/strong><\/h4>\n

There are many reasons that your account could get revoked – Twitter is serious about making sure accounts are not fake or have ill intentions.<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, they take it so seriously that in 2018, <\/span>more than 1 million accounts were suspended<\/span><\/a> a day over a period of a few months. The threat of someone abusing Twitter is real, as was discovered late in 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

Twitter discovered that someone <\/span>used a network of fake accounts<\/span><\/a> to match usernames with phone numbers. This was made possible by a real Twitter feature for users to find each other easily using their contact\u2019s numbers. The numbers of many important people were <\/span>leaked using a flaw in the feature<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you plan to keep your side clean though, you shouldn\u2019t worry about this. To make sure you don\u2019t unwittingly break any rules, take a look at some reasons for revoking verification:<\/span><\/p>\n