Are you tired of watching others flaunt their verified badges on X Twitter? It’s time to grab yours today. With Twitter Blue, this old status symbol is now within reach, offering credibility and exclusive features. Learn how you can get verified on Twitter X today.
In this guide, we’ll cover all you need to know about subscribing and getting verified. Your journey to standing out on X Twitter begins here.
You must have the following credentials to become verified on Twitter:
- either a verified email address or phone number
- your profile image
- a display name
- pay for a Twitter Blue Account at $8.00 per month on the web or $11 for IO. You do need to submit government ID for identification. There are other levels of premium for businesses.
- maybe more coming from Elon, stay tuned.
Under the older policy, Twitter may also remove verification from accounts that are found to be in severe or repeated violation of the Twitter Rules. You were notified by email if this had happened to your Twitter account.
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New X Twitter Blue Color Codes For Getting Verified Accounts
- Gray Checkmarks – For government and multilateral accounts
- Gold Checkmarks – Business accounts
- Blue Checkmarks – Subscribers to Twitter Blue
Also, note the changes to those already verified:
In addition to reviewing all accounts at sign up, we’re taking a number of other steps to detect and prevent impersonation. Subscribers who change their profile information, including display name, profile photo, and username (@handle), will temporarily lose their blue checkmark until those changes are reviewed by Twitter.
Accounts created within the last 90 days, inactive accounts, accounts without a verified phone number, and accounts with recent changes to their profile information will not be able to subscribe to Twitter Blue at this time.
What Else Did Twitter Change?
In 2021-2022, Twitter plans to build a new Twitter account type to distinguish automated accounts from human-run accounts to make it easier for people to know what’s a bot and what’s not.
For example, the earthquake tracker account and breaking news accounts.
Memorial Accounts will also begin. You’ll be able to preserve a Twitter account in memory of someone who has passed.
This will also come with an updated policy for memorialization and a new application flow to request the memorialization of an account. As of August 2024 this has not yet happened as I see my mom’s profile still on X.
The Old Twitter Verification Process
Prior to this time, users were verified typically included: Accounts maintained by users in government, politics, religion, journalism, media, sports, business, and other key interest areas.
If it was a personal account vs. a brand that person had to be in media, and/or work at a major company with a title, etc.
Getting verified on your Twitter account means you get a checkmark next to your Twitter handle. It makes you look more official. It gives you or your brand the appearance of social influence. Getting verified is also a sign of social proof to your Twitter followers.
As Twitter claims “The blue verified badge on Twitter lets people know that an account of public interest is authentic.”
Getting Verified On Twitter Was Never Easy
Getting a blue check mark on Twitter before Elon Musk took over was tough because the process wasn’t straightforward. Twitter wanted to make sure only notable accounts got verified.
They looked at your influence, reach, and public interest in your account. You needed to prove why you were significant and often had to provide links to major news articles or websites talking about you.
Even if you thought you met the criteria, their team had the final say. It wasn’t about filling out a form and waiting; it was about proving your importance in the online community.
Many users found this process confusing and frustrating, making the blue check mark a badge of honor.
The X Badge Perks
When you subscribe to Twitter’s X badges, you open up a whole new experience. Think of it as a VIP pass that boosts your account’s visibility.
With these badges, your tweets stand out more and reach a bigger audience. You’re not just a regular user; you’re marked as someone to pay attention to, which can help build your following faster.
Plus, you get access to exclusive features that can enhance how you share your thoughts and engage with others. It’s not just about showing off; it’s about maximizing your Twitter presence efficiently.
Some of the perks include:
- Use of Grox AI from X
- Bold text in your posts
- Advertising, you need a subscription to implements ads on the network
- Add posts to highlights that you want to get extra push from
- Longer post options
- Upload longer videos
- Text formatting
- Reply prioritization
- Custom app icons
- More bookmark folders for easier management
Other Social Media Platforms Followed Suit
When Twitter introduced verification symbols, other social media platforms quickly jumped on board. They recognized the value of distinguishing real accounts from fake ones.
Instagram, for instance, started offering blue badges to confirm the authenticity of public figures and brands. Facebook followed with their own version, aiming to protect users from imposters.
Even smaller platforms like TikTok and LinkedIn have now incorporated similar features. By doing this, they not only enhance trust but also improve user engagement.
Verification symbols have become a standard element, setting the tone for authenticity online.
Your Turn On The New Color Badges On Twitter
Now, I would love to know if you have been verified on Twitter yet or if you have tried to get a blue checkmark. I’d love to know more about your experiences in the comments below.
Will you be getting verified with the paid subscription for Twitter Blue? I signed up on April 1, 2023, to see what it is all about. I’ve stayed with it as it comes with many perks.
I’d love to know more in the comments below from you.