{"id":14835,"date":"2022-07-15T11:51:42","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=14835"},"modified":"2022-07-15T11:51:42","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:51:42","slug":"how-to-get-a-blue-tick-on-twitter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-blue-tick-on-twitter","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Blue Tick on Twitter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9e6a45ad03\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9e6a45ad03\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9e6a45ad03\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-blue-tick-on-twitter\/#How_to_Get_a_Blue_Tick_on_Twitter\" title=\"How to Get a Blue Tick on Twitter\">How to Get a Blue Tick on Twitter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-blue-tick-on-twitter\/#Verification_process\" title=\"Verification process\">Verification process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-blue-tick-on-twitter\/#Criteria_for_awarding_a_blue_tick\" title=\"Criteria for awarding a blue tick\">Criteria for awarding a blue tick<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-blue-tick-on-twitter\/#Requirements_for_receiving_a_blue_tick\" title=\"Requirements for receiving a blue tick\">Requirements for receiving a blue tick<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-blue-tick-on-twitter\/#Common_violations_that_can_result_in_losing_a_blue_tick\" title=\"Common violations that can result in losing a blue tick\">Common violations that can result in losing a blue tick<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_a_Blue_Tick_on_Twitter\"><\/span>How to Get a Blue Tick on Twitter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"left\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/78N6gOe.png\" alt=\"how to get a blue tick on twitter\" style=\"width:auto; max-height:363px; max-width:38% margin:0px 10px; height:auto;\">  <\/p>\n<p>You may have wondered how to get a blue tick on Twitter. In this article, you will learn about the Verification process and the requirements to receive a blue tick. We also go over common violations and what to do to avoid losing it. Read on for helpful tips! Here&#8217;s how to get a blue tick on Twitter. Now you can share your thoughts, questions, and suggestions! Then, follow the steps outlined in this article to get the best possible reputation on Twitter.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verification_process\"><\/span>Verification process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Verification is a requirement for users to access the verified feature of Twitter. The verification process is carried out based on a number of factors, including the verified identity of the user, a confirmed email address and a confirmed phone number. The email address should have a domain that is relevant to the account&#8217;s category. Verified accounts are usually registered to companies and government entities, and must meet the rules set by Twitter. The account must not have any previous lockouts or 12-hour suspensions. It should also behave in a proper way on the platform.<\/p>\n<p>Twitter has a list of verified categories, and they plan to add more over time. For example, you need to prove that you are a prominently recognised brand or individual. Once you have fulfilled the requirements, you will be sent an email by Twitter letting you know whether your account is approved or not. You can re-apply to be verified every thirty days. However, if you&#8217;re unsuccessful, don&#8217;t worry &#8211; it won&#8217;t cost you anything.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Criteria_for_awarding_a_blue_tick\"><\/span>Criteria for awarding a blue tick<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to ensure that your Twitter account is authentic, you should consider applying for a blue tick. You&#8217;ll need to use the service for at least six months before you apply, and you must adhere to the company&#8217;s rules, including not posting harassing or insulting content. Twitter&#8217;s website lists the criteria for verified accounts. For the time being, it&#8217;s not possible to apply for a blue tick, so you may want to start by creating an account and following its rules.<\/p>\n<p>After years of criticism, Twitter has finally launched a new process for awarding blue check marks to notable people. However, the process has been delayed since 2017, when it halted public submissions for verification badges. Many users complained about the arbitrary nature of the verification process, and Twitter&#8217;s new policy is still being tested. Nonetheless, some people still think that they meet the criteria. This article explores the new criteria and how Twitter is working to make it easier for users to get verified on its platform.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_for_receiving_a_blue_tick\"><\/span>Requirements for receiving a blue tick<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step to getting your Twitter account verified is to apply for verification. You must be a verified account from a reputable organization. Then, you must have a bio and have been active on Twitter for the last six months. Furthermore, you must have confirmed your email address and phone number. Finally, you must have no past violations to Twitter&#8217;s community guidelines. After you apply for verification, you should wait for several days. If you do not receive your badge, try applying again.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve applied and your application has been approved, your Twitter account will show the blue tick next to your handle. If you are rejected, you can reapply after 30 days. Besides, you can also opt to have a verified account if you&#8217;re a community group or a small business. If you have a verified account, it&#8217;s likely that you will get a higher amount of engagement from your followers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_violations_that_can_result_in_losing_a_blue_tick\"><\/span>Common violations that can result in losing a blue tick<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One common violation that may cost you a blue tick on Twitter is repeating certain behavior. Violations can include promoting hateful content, abusing others, misrepresenting yourself, violating platform rules, or glorification of violence. The latest celebrity to lose a blue tick on Twitter is Danny DeVito. However, he appeared to regain it shortly afterwards.<\/p>\n<p>Glorification of violence is one of the most common violations that could cost you a blue tick on Twitter. The policy aims to eradicate the negative effects of violence by encouraging others to copy it. If you violate this policy, Twitter will revoke your verified status. In addition, users should not reveal private information about others. If you violate any of these policies, you may lose your verified status on Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>Becoming verified on Twitter is not difficult. It requires a complete profile and verified email address. Verification can only take a couple of minutes. The next step is to fill out a verification request. This process requires you to confirm your phone number and email address. You&#8217;ll be taken to a page explaining the importance of verified accounts. 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