What is a verified account?
Any account with a
blue verified badge on their Twitter profile is a verified account.
Why does Twitter verify accounts?
Verification is
currently used to establish authenticity of identities of key individuals and
brands on Twitter.
What kinds of accounts get verified?
Twitter verifies
accounts on an ongoing basis to make it easier for users to find who they're
looking for. Twitter concentrate on highly sought users in music, acting,
fashion, government, politics, religion, journalism, media, sports, business,
and other key interest areas. They are constantly updating their requirements
for verification. Note, verification does not factor in follower count or Tweet
count.
Twitter do not accept
requests for verification from the general public. If you fall under one of the
above categories and your Twitter account meets our qualifications for
verification, they may reach out to you in the future.
Why hasn't my account been verified?
If you think you meet
the criteria for verification and have not yet received a badge, please be
patient. They are working within key interest areas to verify accounts that are
sought after by other Twitter users. Twitter don't accept verification requests
from the general public, but they encourage you to continue using Twitter in a
meaningful way, and you may be verified in the future. Please note that
follower count is not a factor in determining whether an account meets their
criteria for verification.
Besides verification, how can I show my
account is authentic?
Linking to your
Twitter profile from an official website is the easiest way to confirm the
authenticity of your Twitter account. Including Twitter's follow button on your
webpage is the absolute best way to do this. Click here to learn how. Or, visit all help articles about linking to your
Twitter account from your blog or website here.
How to identify an official verified account:
o The verified badge will appear next to a
user's name on their profile page. It will also appear next to a user’s name in
searches for people on Twitter.
o If the verified badge appears anywhere else on
a user's profile page (such as in the avatar or the background) it is not a
verified account.
o The verified badge cannot be used unless it is
provided by Twitter. Accounts using a badge as part of profile pictures,
background images, or in any way implying false verification will be
permanently suspended.
o The verified badge will have the same color
even if users have customized their profile page theme colors.
Why do I see two timeline options on verified
profiles?
When visiting the
profile of a verified user or advertiser, you will see two timeline options -
with All or No replies. Some verified users like to reply to
mentions from their many fans and followers, but these replies can crowd their
profile timeline, making it hard to see their other Tweets that may be of more
interest to you. By default, No replies is selected when you navigate to a verified user's profile. If
you'd like to see that user's complete timeline, including their @replies,
simply click All.
Do verified accounts have access to extra
features?
Yes, verified account
holders have access to the following extra features:
o Filters in the Notifications page allow verified account holders to display Notifications and Mentions in one of four ways: All (default), Filtered, Verified accounts you follow, People you follow.
o Visitors to verified account profile pages can
select between two timeline options: No replies or All. No replies, which is the default setting, displays Tweets that are not
direct @ replies to fans or followers. All displays every Tweet, including @ replies.
o Verified account holders can choose to receive
DMs from all followers by opting in from the Account settings tab.
o Verified account holders have access to
account analytics, including data and characteristics about Tweet engagement
and followers.
How do Vine accounts get verified?
If a Vine account is
linked to a verified Twitter account, the Vine account will automatically be
verified.
To link a verified
Twitter account to a Vine account:
1. Sign in to the Vine mobile app
2. Navigate to Profile and select Settings
3. Disconnect the current Twitter connection (if
there is one) and then reconnect to the verified account
Can an account lose its verified status?
Changing certain
profile information (such as the @ username or protecting Tweets) will result
in the removal of a verified badge. That account will automatically be reviewed
again to ensure it is eligible for verification.
Previously verified
accounts may not be eligible to have their badges restored.
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