Instagram may eventually allow you to purchase the coveted Blue verification badge, also known as the Blue tick, but in the meantime, users must rely on the conventional approach. The verified label, according to Instagram, enables users to “discover the public figures, celebrities, and brands they want to follow.” Nevertheless, to be honest, the blue checkmark has evolved into a status symbol over time. Similar to this, a verified badge on an Instagram profile may entice businesses to work with the creator to monetize their material.
The fact that Instagram only validates users with at least 10,000 followers may have also come to your attention. It is incorrect because there is no information about a minimum follower count on Instagram’s official support page. To be clear, I just recently received Instagram verification, and I have less than 400 followers. In contrast, there are a few well-known accounts with 10,000 or more followers, but those profiles lack the blue tick.
Minimum requirements for the Instagram Blue badge
Users must practice some basic hygiene before applying for the Blue verified badge.
Your account needs to be public, active, and have a bio and profile photo.
The profile must be for a “well-known, widely searched for person, brand, or institution,” according to Instagram. Also, it examines stories that have appeared in numerous news outlets. Although the language in this part may be ambiguous, it simply implies that users should be well-known in their local area and on other social media sites.
Instagram also takes into account the number of times your name has been referenced in news stories during the previous six months.
There isn’t much information on Instagram’s official assistance page for brands. Yet if Instagram is to follow Twitter’s guidelines, marketers must make sure they have a reliable website, a public page (like a Wikipedia page), attribution in news pieces, and a strong Google Search presence.
How to get an Instagram verified blue badge
The procedure is rather simple once the prerequisites are satisfied. The procedure is not available on the online client; it is only available on the Instagram app for Android and iOS.
Open the Instagram application to submit an application the regular way. to your profile: Request verification by selecting Settings > Account from the top-right hamburger menu.
Users will have to complete a form and present ID. Also, they must choose the appropriate category, such as sports, news/media, business/brand/organization, or blogger/influencer. Send us relevant links to your work that prominently display your name or the name of your company.
Instagram claims that after reviewing your application, an answer will appear in your notifications page.
If you’ve done everything and are still having trouble being verified, Instagram parent company Meta is launching a subscription service called Meta Verified that you might want to have a look at once it becomes available in India.
By presenting a valid government ID after purchasing the membership, Instagram will allow you to add the blue badge to your profile. At $11.99 (about Rs 990) per month on the web or $14.99 (around Rs 1,240) per month on iPhones, Meta Verified is offered in Australia and New Zealand.