{"id":20004,"date":"2022-03-12T06:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-12T14:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/blog\/?p=20004"},"modified":"2023-10-22T21:03:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T04:03:13","slug":"how-to-get-verified-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/how-to-get-verified-on-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Verified on Instagram for Free \u2611\ufe0f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you looking to get that blue checkmark next to your Instagram username?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/learn\/lessons\/verify-facebook-instagram-account\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official instructions<\/a><\/strong> from Facebook. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, I\u2019ll show you how to make it happen (for free!).&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2022 update: Now anyone can request an official verification badge directly through Instagram. <\/strong><em>Don\u2019t believe anyone selling you verification. I don\u2019t and I never did. I also don\u2019t work at\/for Instagram, so won\u2019t be able to help you troubleshoot any of your problems. You can <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/how-to-contact-instagram\/\"><em>contact Instagram support<\/em><\/a><em> following this guide.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we dive into how to get verified, it\u2019s important that you know who can get verified.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the eligibility requirements to get verified on Instagram?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram looks at 4 factors to determine whether your account is worthy of the blue badge. These are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Authenticity<\/strong>: Your account must represent a real person, registered business or entity.<\/li><li><strong>Uniqueness<\/strong>: Your account must be the unique presence of the person or business it represents. Only one account per person or business may be verified, with exceptions for language-specific accounts. Compilation accounts or accounts that don\u2019t post original content won\u2019t be verified (e.g. rap videos, funny memes, fan pages, etc).<\/li><li><strong>Completeness<\/strong>: Your account privacy must be set to public. It should also have a bio, profile photo and at least one post (more posts is better). Your profile can&#8217;t contain &#8220;add me&#8221; links to other social media services.<\/li><li><strong>Noteworthiness<\/strong>: Your account must represent a well-known, highly searched for person, brand or entity. They want accounts that are featured in multiple news sources, and don&#8217;t consider paid or promotional content as sources for review. (see step #1 below)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, needless to say, your account also needs to follow Instagram&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/help.instagram.com\/581066165581870\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Service<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/help.instagram.com\/477434105621119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community Guidelines<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s get to the fun part&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 steps to apply for verification on IG<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"flex-video widescreen youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to GET VERIFIED on Instagram In 2021 (FREE & PAID)\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YpP1HIP3dmc?feature=oembed&showinfo=0&rel=0&modestbranding=1&iv_load_policy=3&playsinline=1&enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you already have significant press written about you, skip to step number 2.&nbsp;<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Get press written about you&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Only select people on Instagram are handed a verification badge as I explained above. Those include celebrities, musicians, actors, and people with large followings and press in real life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro tips to supercharge your press<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram will attempt to verify your noteworthiness to see if you are qualified for a blue checkmark.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While their exact efforts are not divulged, it\u2019s likely that Instagram will search your name\/username on Google and try to see if you have been covered in many publications.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have press, you can get featured on my sites here:<\/p>\n\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/handpicked-products\" data-edit-mode=\"false\" data-products=\"[22195,22203,25584]\" class=\"wc-block-grid wp-block-handpicked-products wc-block-handpicked-products has-3-columns has-multiple-rows\"><ul class=\"wc-block-grid__products\"><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\">\n\t\t\t\t<a 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Apply for verification directly on the Instagram app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the following steps on the IG app to request a verified badge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Make sure you&#8217;re logged in to the account you&#8217;re requesting a verified badge for.<\/li><li>Go to your profile and tap the 3 horizontal lines at the top right.<\/li><li>Tap \u2699 Settings > Account > Request Verification.<\/li><li>Enter your Full name, Known As, Account Category, and provide the required form of identification (example: government-issued photo ID, driver&#8217;s license, passport. If you are a business, you can provide tax returns, utility bill, etc).<\/li><li>Press &#8220;Send&#8221; and wait for a decision! <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/steps-to-get-verified-on-Instagram-app-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/steps-to-get-verified-on-Instagram-app-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/steps-to-get-verified-on-Instagram-app-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/steps-to-get-verified-on-Instagram-app-770x403.png 770w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/steps-to-get-verified-on-Instagram-app-20x10.png 20w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/steps-to-get-verified-on-Instagram-app-385x201.png 385w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/steps-to-get-verified-on-Instagram-app-600x314.png 600w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/steps-to-get-verified-on-Instagram-app.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/request-verification-on-Instagram-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/request-verification-on-Instagram-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/request-verification-on-Instagram-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/request-verification-on-Instagram-770x403.png 770w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/request-verification-on-Instagram-20x10.png 20w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/request-verification-on-Instagram-385x201.png 385w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/request-verification-on-Instagram-600x314.png 600w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/request-verification-on-Instagram.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a verified badge on Instagram?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/verified-badge-instagram-1024x267.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/verified-badge-instagram-1024x267.png 1024w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/verified-badge-instagram-768x200.png 768w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/verified-badge-instagram-1536x401.png 1536w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/verified-badge-instagram-770x201.png 770w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/verified-badge-instagram-385x100.png 385w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/verified-badge-instagram-1540x402.png 1540w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/verified-badge-instagram-20x5.png 20w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/verified-badge-instagram-600x157.png 600w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/verified-badge-instagram.png 1564w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From Instagram: \u201cA verified badge is a check that appears next to an Instagram account&#8217;s name in search and on the profile. It means Instagram has confirmed that an account is the authentic presence of the public figure, celebrity or global brand it represents\u201d.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does IG verification cost? Do I need to pay anything?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s free. Instagram doesn\u2019t charge or request payment for verification. Please apply directly through IG and don\u2019t use any third party.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many followers do you need to get verified on Instagram?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no minimum. However, having more followers definitely helps, so read this guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/flux.la\/how-to-get-more-instagram-followers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">increase your IG follower count<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens after you apply for a blue checkmark?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After you apply for verification, Instagram will let you know in a span of 1-2 weeks whether your account was verified or not.&nbsp;This is what their official docs say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We look at a number of factors when evaluating Instagram accounts to determine if they&#8217;re in the public interest and meet our verification criteria. Even if your account is eligible for verification, submitting a request doesn&#8217;t guarantee that your account will be verified.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Instagram let you know if your account was verified?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram will send you an in-app notification that looks like this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/instagram-succesful-verification.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/instagram-succesful-verification.png 780w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/instagram-succesful-verification-768x270.png 768w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/instagram-succesful-verification-770x270.png 770w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/instagram-succesful-verification-385x135.png 385w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/instagram-succesful-verification-20x7.png 20w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/instagram-succesful-verification-600x211.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will I know why my verification was denied?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"124\" src=\"https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/instagram-denied-verification.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/instagram-denied-verification.png 796w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/instagram-denied-verification-768x120.png 768w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/instagram-denied-verification-770x120.png 770w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/instagram-denied-verification-385x60.png 385w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/instagram-denied-verification-20x3.png 20w, https:\/\/alejandrorioja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/instagram-denied-verification-600x93.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram unfortunately doesn&#8217;t provide with any specifics as to why your application was denied. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you reapply for verification if you are denied?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you will just need to wait 30 days since your last decision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many accounts can I get verified?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, only one account per person with the exception of super large brands (think Costco and Costco California) or accounts in multiple languages (CNN, CNN espa\u00f1ol).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the badge permanent?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as you follow Instagram\u2019s terms of service, yes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, they might remove your verification (or even disable your account) if you:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Advertise, transfer or sell your verified badge.<\/li><li>Use your profile picture, bio or name section to promote other services.<\/li><li>Attempt to verify your account through a third party.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that if you provide false or misleading information during the verification process, we will remove your verified badge and may take additional action to delete your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if you are not able to be verified?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It won\u2019t be the end of the world. For the most part, the verification is just for ego-stroking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also other ways to make sure people find your official Instagram account. For instance, you can add it on your Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Linkedin, emails, website, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the benefits of getting verified?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your account will gain more trust in the eyes of your followers, helping you fend off any impersonators, cloned accounts, and others. 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