{"id":21147,"date":"2022-07-18T06:19:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=21147"},"modified":"2022-07-18T06:19:47","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:19:47","slug":"how-to-get-a-blue-checkmark-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-blue-checkmark-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Blue Checkmark on Instagram"},"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-69e900c4645c8\" 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-69e900c4645c8\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e900c4645c8\" ><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-checkmark-on-instagram\/#How_to_Get_a_Blue_Checkmark_on_Instagram\" title=\"How to Get a Blue Checkmark on Instagram\">How to Get a Blue Checkmark on Instagram<\/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-checkmark-on-instagram\/#How_to_get_a_blue_checkmark_on_Instagram\" title=\"How to get a blue checkmark on Instagram\">How to get a blue checkmark on Instagram<\/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-checkmark-on-instagram\/#Benefits_of_getting_a_blue_checkmark\" title=\"Benefits of getting a blue checkmark\">Benefits of getting a blue checkmark<\/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-checkmark-on-instagram\/#How_to_get_verified_on_Instagram\" title=\"How to get verified on Instagram\">How to get verified on Instagram<\/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-checkmark-on-instagram\/#How_to_earn_a_blue_checkmark\" title=\"How to earn a blue checkmark\">How to earn a blue checkmark<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_a_Blue_Checkmark_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How to Get a Blue Checkmark on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/o4kVxg1.png\" align=\"right\" alt=\"How many followers do you need to get a blue checkmark on Instagram\" style=\"width:auto; max-height:318px; margin:0px 10px; height:auto; max-width:35%\"> <\/p>\n<p>The blue checkmark is the ultimate goal for every Instagram user. It lets others know you&#8217;re verified, and it helps your followers see your content. But what does it mean to get a blue checkmark? And how do you earn it? We&#8217;ll tell you in this article. Read on to learn how to get the blue checkmark and the benefits it brings to your Instagram account.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_a_blue_checkmark_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How to get a blue checkmark on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are wondering how to get a blue checkmark on Instagram, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. You can apply for verification on your Instagram account if you&#8217;ve achieved fame and have a massive number of followers. However, if you&#8217;re not yet famous or have tons of followers, you may want to consider working with a digital agency or a public relations firm to get the verification you need. These agencies are known as Media Partner Support, and they work with brands and influencers to achieve their goals. You can apply for verification by using their official form, but you&#8217;ll need to wait at least 30 days before you get the blue checkmark.<\/p>\n<p>First, you must meet the Instagram verification requirements. This means that you should be a member of the Instagram community, and adhere to its terms and policies. If you don&#8217;t comply with the rules, Instagram might remove your verified badge and your account. Make sure you&#8217;re truthful when you apply for verification, and submit real documentation or photographs to prove your identity. This process is free and can be done by anyone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_getting_a_blue_checkmark\"><\/span>Benefits of getting a blue checkmark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A blue checkmark on Instagram can increase your exposure, but it is not automatic. This badge requires some time and effort to get. After you have verified your account, you must engage your audience to build trust and a strong relationship. It can also increase your following, but it cannot guarantee that you will receive more followers. Once you have it, you cannot change your account name or transfer it to another social media account. Instagram evaluates users who try to fake their verification status and will suspend or delete their account.<\/p>\n<p>To get verified on Instagram, you must have at least one post. Instagram does not validate accounts that are purely based on Instagram. However, if you have an account with a large number of followers, this could be advantageous for you. Also, you can leverage this to reach out to bigger publications. Having a verified account will allow you to dominate search results for your name. However, you must ensure that your account has some kind of organic notoriety in order to get this status.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_verified_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How to get verified on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be verified on Instagram, you must follow some guidelines. To start with, you must have a government-issued ID that includes your name and date of birth. If you are a business, you must also submit tax filings and a utility bill. After you have submitted your documents, you will receive a notification from Instagram. If your application is unsuccessful, you can reapply within 30 days.<\/p>\n<p>Once your profile has been verified, you can submit your work to major publications, galleries, and grants. You can also play your music at nonprofit events and get it published on Spotify. You can also contact PR agencies to help you build your brand. They can even help you release an album and have it featured in big media websites. However, you must maintain your blue check in order to maintain the status. If you do not want to wait for Instagram&#8217;s &#8220;blue check,&#8221; you should create a quality profile and be consistent with posting high-quality content every day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_earn_a_blue_checkmark\"><\/span>How to earn a blue checkmark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having an Instagram account may seem like the first step to earning a blue checkmark. After all, you want to appear legitimate and popular. But there are caveats when it comes to earning this status. Here are some ways to earn a blue checkmark:<\/p>\n<p>First, you have to fulfill the criteria set by Instagram. Make sure you follow the terms of service and the community guidelines. Otherwise, your verified badge will disappear, and Instagram may even delete your account. Remember, you have to be as honest as possible when applying for verification, and provide your real name, email, and photo. You don&#8217;t need to have a professional or influential business to obtain this status.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have submitted your application, Instagram will let you know within a few days whether or not it has approved your account. Be patient &#8211; it takes time and persistence. Third-party services will not give you the results you seek, and are likely to be scams. However, there are some tips that will help you get the blue checkmark on Instagram. One of them is to contact a PR agency. 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