Verification on Instagram – how to get it?

Surely, while using Instagram you have come across a profile marked with a blue “bird” so called blue badge signifying account verification. You are certainly wondering how to get such an account distinction … Find out what criteria you need to meet to pass verification on Instagram! Check out the steps you need to follow to verify your account on Instagram!

Instagram explains very precisely what a verification confirmation mark is in its user help. You can read the full explanation in the Facebook Help Center or below:

The process of awarding verification badges is done manually by qualified employees who assess the validity of awarding verification on Instagram.

Instagram defines its criteria quite laconically, boiling them down to 4 elements such as authenticity, uniqueness, completeness, and recognizability. Check out below the criteria that Instagram follows in the account verification process:

Please note that if you receive a badge by providing false or misleading information during the verification process, Instagram will revoke your verification badge and may take further steps to permanently delete your account.

Instagram will allow 30 days for the verification to be resolved. It will inform you of the result of the verification with an appropriate message. If the verification is granted, you will receive a blue badge. In case the designation is not granted, you can apply again. Check out the rest of the article on how to increase your chances of a positive Instagram verification.

Isn’t the whole process trivial and easy? Well, it’s not easy and it’s worth preparing solidly for it! Check out our tips below.

To verify your account on Instagram, it’s a good idea to prepare solidly. The basic element is a document confirming your identity.

Such a document can be:

Driver’s license,
Passport,
ID card,
Tax return,
Recent utility bill (water or electricity, phone bill can be rejected),
Articles of incorporation (in case of e.g. foundation, company, association)

During the verification process, Instagram will ask you to upload photos of your document. Photos should be clear and complete.

In the further part of the form (optional) Instagram asks you to indicate links where you can find current information about you. Such information includes professional articles, media releases, press releases, gossip on gossip sites, links to entries on Wikipedia, IMdb, FilmWeb, etc. Through the links you submit in your application, you must prove that you are not just an ordinary Kowalski, Maliniak, or Nowak. Submitting a link to your Facebook, Piterest, or other social media profile such as LinkedIn will not help you in the verification process of your Instagram account!

Gather all relevant material about yourself and carefully fill out the application form. If you don’t know where to find it please refer to the instructions below.

1. Open the Instagram app on your smartphone.
2. Go to your profile and press the menu hamburger button in the top right corner.
3. Click on the “Settings” item.
4. Then select the “Account” item and go to the account settings.
5. Scroll down and select “Request Verification” from the available options.
6. Enter your first and last name.
7. Upload a photo of your ID or other business documents.
8. Confirm your recognition by attaching press releases about yourself.
9. When you have finished uploading your documents, click the “Submit” button.

You have a lot of opportunities to improve your image. If you’re a public figure, try to get more media coverage – make some noise! If you’re a specialist, start publishing on industry portals, and participate in conferences and events. Work on your personal brand and recognition!