The Blue Checkmark on Instagram: How to Get It and What Benefits It Offers

How to Get the Blue Checkmark

Complete your profile: Make sure your Instagram profile is fully set up. This means having a profile name, a profile picture, and at least one post.
Public account: Your account must be public (not private).
Notability: You need to be a real person, a well-known public figure, brand, or organization with significant media coverage.
Submit a request:
Go to Settings in Instagram.
Select Account, then choose Request Verification.
Fill out the form and provide a valid ID or official document (e.g., business registration) to confirm your identity.

Benefits of the Blue Checkmark

Trust & credibility
Increased visibility
Increased outreach

Who Should Get the Blue Checkmark?

Celebrities, influencers, and public figures: This group benefits from having their authenticity confirmed, ensuring followers that they’re engaging with the real account.
Brands and businesses: Businesses can use it to ensure customers don’t fall for fake accounts pretending to represent them.
Organizations and institutions: It protects their brand and ensures that official information comes directly from them.



For more detailed information, you can visit the official Instagram Help Center on Verified Badges.

Updated on: 08/10/2024