{"id":15080,"date":"2022-07-15T11:57:37","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=15080"},"modified":"2022-07-15T11:57:38","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:57:38","slug":"how-to-get-a-blue-check-on-twitter-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-blue-check-on-twitter-2","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Blue Check 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-6a189a08b92d7\" 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-6a189a08b92d7\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a189a08b92d7\" ><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-check-on-twitter-2\/#How_to_Get_a_Blue_Check_on_Twitter\" title=\"How to Get a Blue Check on Twitter\">How to Get a Blue Check 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-check-on-twitter-2\/#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-check-on-twitter-2\/#Requirements\" title=\"Requirements\">Requirements<\/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-check-on-twitter-2\/#Timing\" title=\"Timing\">Timing<\/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-check-on-twitter-2\/#Dangers\" title=\"Dangers\">Dangers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-blue-check-on-twitter-2\/#Danny_DeVitos_blue_check_disappearing\" title=\"Danny DeVito&#8217;s blue check disappearing\">Danny DeVito&#8217;s blue check disappearing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_a_Blue_Check_on_Twitter\"><\/span>How to Get a Blue Check on Twitter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:32% max-height:255px; margin:0px 10px; height:auto; width:auto;\" align=\"left\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/SLvRDMf.png\" alt=\"how to get blue check on twitter\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering how to get the blue check on Twitter, this article will give you the inside scoop on the process. We&#8217;ll discuss Requirements, Timing, and Dangers. And we&#8217;ll give you the lowdown on how to get a blue check on Twitter without compromising your authenticity. This article also discusses the steps required for verification. Read on to learn more. You&#8217;ll also see if you&#8217;re eligible.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verification_process\"><\/span>Verification process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After you have submitted your information and uploaded your official email address, you can start the verification process on Twitter. If your application is approved, a blue badge will appear on your account. If you have been rejected, you can reapply after 30 days. However, there&#8217;s no guarantee you&#8217;ll get approved the first time. Here are some tips to increase your chances of approval:<\/p>\n<p>Followers of verified Twitter accounts have a high following. The verification process is free, and requires a minimum follower count of 10. To be eligible for verification, you must have a verified Twitter account cited by an established organization, an authentic email address, and a profile photo. You must have been active on Twitter for at least six months. You can also choose to have a verified account if you&#8217;re a journalist, politician, or other notable figure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements\"><\/span>Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Verification is a great way to promote your brand and increase your followers, but there are a few requirements you must meet. First, you must be an account of a prominent person or brand. You must also have a confirmed email address and phone number and an acceptable Twitter username. If you do not meet all of these requirements, you will not be able to get verified. Twitter will suspend your account if you do not meet these requirements. Once you meet the requirements, you can request verification.<\/p>\n<p>After getting verified, you should follow the instructions on Twitter. Make sure your account is authentic and complete. You can do this by providing an official website link and email address. The account also must be active and secure, and it cannot have received any violation penalties in the past six months. Verified accounts tend to get more engagement than those with unconfirmed or parody accounts. So, make sure your account is authentic and complete before requesting a verification.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timing\"><\/span>Timing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first thing to do to get verified on Twitter is to apply for it. Applicants must ensure that their accounts meet the requirements for verification. Verified accounts have an increased credibility on Twitter. Verified accounts appear at the top of a user&#8217;s news feeds. You can re-apply after a 30-day period if you are rejected the first time. Once you have received your verification email, you can start following the suggested hashtags and following other verified accounts to get started.<\/p>\n<p>In June, Twitter paused the public verification process, but then reopened it on the same day. The process of verification is straightforward, and there are certain requirements that must be met in order to receive a blue check. The blue check is one way to prove that you are a genuine Twitter user. The other option is to opt in to Insider emails, which are sent by Twitter. Signing up will automatically sign you up for marketing emails and accept Twitter&#8217;s terms of service and privacy policy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dangers\"><\/span>Dangers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The danger of getting a blue check on Twitter has been discussed since it was first introduced in 2009. It was first reserved for public figures and journalists, but later became available to the public. The blue checkmark is given to those who share certain views on a subject. However, it has caused controversy, and the company&#8217;s director of product, David Gasca, explained that it led to a false perception that Twitter endorsed those views.<\/p>\n<p>In late 2017, Twitter paused its verification process, citing a controversy involving Unite the Right rally organizer Jason Kessler&#8217;s account. The company announced that it would change its verification policies and would re-open the public application process in 2021. However, no specific date has been announced. In the meantime, Twitter is asking for user feedback on the proposed changes to their verification policies. This policy change is expected to be made by the end of next week, and users are encouraged to weigh in.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Danny_DeVitos_blue_check_disappearing\"><\/span>Danny DeVito&#8217;s blue check disappearing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The blue check of actor Danny DeVito disappeared on Twitter after the star tweeted about his support for Nabisco workers on strike. It was unclear how Twitter reacted to the star&#8217;s pro-union speech, but many speculated that Twitter was punishing him for his support of organized labor. DeVito had tweeted about his support of the workers, who are currently striking at the company&#8217;s Nabisco plant over contract negotiations, and the export of jobs to Mexico by Mondelez International.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, DeVito&#8217;s blue check disappeared from Twitter after he endorsed a boycott of the snack-maker Nabisco. 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