Verified Badges

Get Verified Badges on your Accounts;

An Account with a verified badges like next to your account handle name ( @ipman.babalgaon ) now means that a Company Platform has confirmed that it is the authentic presence for that person or brand. Previously, the verified badge also required the person or brand to be notable and unique. You may still see users with a verified badges on lots of colours of their respective owners that represents our previous eligibility requirements.The verified badge is a tool to help people find the real accounts of people and brands. If an account has the verified badge, we’ve confirmed that it represents who it says it does. A verified badge is not a symbol to show importance, authority or subject matter expertise. We don’t use the verified badge to endorse or recognise public figures or brands.Once verified, public figures, celebrities and brands that meet certain account and eligibility requirements may not change their username on their account. Verification cannot be transferred to a different account. Accounts of their respective platforms that impersonate public figures or other people go against our Community Guidelines and aren’t allowed on respective platforms.

While many public figures verify their account on platform, not all public figures have verified badges . As we test and learn, there will be no immediate changes to accounts on platforms, that are already verified based on prior requirements.

Once we review your request, you’ll receive a notification in Activity up to 30 days after applying letting you know if your account has been verified or not. If your request is denied, you can submit a new request again in 30 days. Note that applying for a verified badge multiple times before receiving a decision will cancel your application. Keep in mind that the respective platforms can remove verified badges at any time, and may take away your badge or disable your account if you:Advertise, transfer or sell your verified badge . Use your profile picture, bio or name section to promote other services or activities that violate our Community Guidelines or Terms of Use. Attempt to verify your account through a third party. Switch your account from public to private too many times.If your account doesn’t have a verified badge, there are other ways to let people know you’re authentic. For example, you can link to your Instagram account from your official website, Facebook Page, YouTube or Twitter account. You can also subscribe to DBZ Verified to get a verified badge. If you provide false or misleading information during the verification process, we will remove your verified badge and may take additional action to disable your account. Facebook or Instagram may reach out to you for verification. Learn more about how to make sure this outreach is authentic. Verifying your account on Instagram will not verify your account on Facebook or WhatsApp or other platforms. Visit the GIA Help Center for more details/information.