{"id":19327,"date":"2018-09-04T11:00:13","date_gmt":"2018-09-04T16:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/?p=19327"},"modified":"2025-08-14T16:44:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T21:44:40","slug":"instagram-verification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/instagram-verification\/","title":{"rendered":"Why and How to Get Instagram Verification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With how quick and easy it is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/top-5-social-media-platforms-ecommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make social media accounts,<\/a> it can be difficult to determine if people are <em>really<\/em> who they say they are. How do you know if you&#8217;re actually following Beyonce or Nike?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to determine whether an account is genuine or not is to look for a verification badge. This is typically represented as a check mark. But the official symbol may vary depending on the social media platform. Verification badges confirm the celebrity, public figure, or brand accounts are legitimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple check mark next to your profile name can make a big difference when it comes to increasing followers and brand awareness. The main social platforms that verify brands are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Twitter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facebook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instagram<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Youtube<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pinterest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But of all the platforms, obtaining Instagram verification is the most challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-it-mean-to-be-instagram-verified\">What Does It Mean to Be Instagram Verified?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"443\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/singleswagverified.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19328\" title=\" \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/singleswagverified.jpg.webp 443w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/singleswagverified-300x109.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/singleswagverified-350x127.jpg.webp 350w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/singleswagverified-154x56.jpg.webp 154w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/singleswagverified-270x98.jpg.webp 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/singlesswag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verified Instagram accounts have a blue badge with a check mark next to the profile name, as shown above. The badge appears in searches and when the account owner comments on a post. This badge recognizes the account as the official profile for the person or business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram verification&nbsp;prevents impersonation. This is why verified accounts are exclusive for celebrities, public figures, or global brands. Being verified means your company is a big deal because it&#8217;s important enough to be at risk of impersonation. The check mark is also meant to help users easily find their favorite brands on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-benefits-of-being-instagram-verified\">What Are the Benefits of Being Instagram Verified?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-higher-nbsp-trustworthiness\">Higher&nbsp;Trustworthiness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being verified on Instagram increases your brand\u2019s credibility. Considering <a href=\"https:\/\/viewmaniac.com\/social-media-verification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">less than 1% of accounts are verified<\/a>, having the blue badge and check by your profile name signifies your brand is both important and relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some Instagrammers might be cautious when they see a giveaway or deal, skeptical it could be a scam. But if they see a verification badge beside the account name, they are likely to consider the account as trustworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-increased-brand-awareness\">Increased Brand Awareness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram verification can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-build-your-brand-through-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">increase brand awareness<\/a> and your follower count. This is because verified profiles appear towards the top of the search and suggested accounts. It\u2019s also believed the algorithm favors content by verified accounts, resulting in higher engagement per post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The blue check could also bring business opportunities to your ecommerce company. Even if an influencer or potential partner hasn\u2019t heard of your brand before, the check indicates your company is a major leader in the industry. This could spark interest in communication or a collaboration with your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-early-access-to-special-features\">Early Access to Special Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another perk is that verified accounts receive early access to Instagram features that can help monetize accounts. For example, the swipe-up feature on Instagram stories. A brand needs at least 10,000 users to get access to the swipe-up tool. But verified accounts are the exception to this rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take ShipsStation. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shipstation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ShipStation Instagram account<\/a> has less than 10,000 followers. But since it\u2019s an official account it\u2019s able to add the swipe-up feature to it&#8217;s Instagram stories, as pictured below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"359\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/shipstation-swipeup.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/shipstation-swipeup.png.webp 359w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/shipstation-swipeup-168x300.png.webp 168w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/shipstation-swipeup-350x624.png.webp 350w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/shipstation-swipeup-31x56.png.webp 31w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/shipstation-swipeup-61x108.png.webp 61w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/shipstation-swipeup-293x522.png.webp 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shipstation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-you-get-instagram-verified\">How Do You Get Instagram Verified?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Instagram verification process has become increasingly selective.&nbsp;When verified badges were first introduced in 2014, users had the option to apply for verification. But later in 2015, Instagram removed this option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of its policy, Instagram doesn\u2019t disclose the process and criteria considered for deciding which accounts should become verified. Users often aren\u2019t even notified when their account has been verified. They may just log in one day to see the blue verification badge beside their account name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This doesn\u2019t mean brands have given up on actively pursuing the rare blue badge. While public requests aren\u2019t available, some companies have connections at Instagram who help them get verified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital agencies and publicists with ties to Instagram can also put in requests for verification for your brand. Instagram refers to this as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tomward\/2018\/04\/16\/how-to-get-verified-on-instagram\/#73 5187276b2b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Media Partner Support<\/a>. Instagram states verification badges can\u2019t be bought or transferred, but some employees at Instagram have been caught and fired for selling verification badges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent this &#8220;black market&#8221; of Instagram verification, Instagram has started testing a feature that would allow users to request for verification in the main settings. The image&nbsp;below shows what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"607\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/requestforverification3.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/requestforverification3.jpg.webp 607w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/requestforverification3-300x183.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/requestforverification3-158x96.jpg.webp 158w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/requestforverification3-350x213.jpg.webp 350w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/requestforverification3-544x332.jpg.webp 544w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/requestforverification3-92x56.jpg.webp 92w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/08\/requestforverification3-177x108.jpg.webp 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/2018\/07\/10\/instagram-verification-form-in-app-test\/#N2O3c5MTTsqM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the moment, this is only being tested in Australia and a few other countries. There isn&#8217;t a timeline for when Instagram plans to roll out this option to other countries. In addition, Instagram has not yet confirmed whether it intends to keep this option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If verification requests become globally and publicly available, it will make the process of applying easier. But this still doesn&#8217;t guarantee your account will be verified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there isn\u2019t one thing a brand can do to guarantee verification, there are several strategies that can make your ecommerce company a more desirable candidate for verification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-connect-your-social-media-accounts\">Connect your social media accounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Connecting your Instagram account to your other social media platforms can demonstrate authenticity. While it doesn\u2019t guarantee verification, a high following on other platforms certainly helps. It may be easier to first become verified on your other social media accounts before focusing on Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-post-frequently\">Post frequently<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn\u2019t much of an incentive for Instagram to consider you for verification if you don\u2019t use Instagram. Make sure to complete your profile, including a picture, bio, and link to your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-engage-and-respond\">Engage and respond<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/responding-to-social-media-comments-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">respond to the followers<\/a> that engage with your content. Instagram wants to see you\u2019re active on the platform and connecting with others. You have to show that your account is important and people are paying attention to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-establish-a-strong-presence-on-other-platforms\">Establish a strong presence on other platforms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A strong following on other platforms shows you\u2019re credible, well-reputed, and someone worth following. This is especially effective if you have many followers on parallel platforms like YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-obtain-national-press\">Obtain national press<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A website and a Wikipedia page alone aren\u2019t going to cut it. Instagram will be looking for proof your brand is legitimate, popular, and influential enough to be considered for verification. If your company isn\u2019t widely recognized, the chances of being verified are slim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-next-steps\">Next Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram verification&nbsp;definitely has perks. But unfortunately getting verified is not a transparent or straightforward process. Instagram is working towards making requests for verification public and easily accessible within the app, but while waiting for this feature, finding the right connections to talk to can help speed up the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Putting efforts towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/blog\/free-content-creation-tools-can-revolutionize-instagram-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">producing great content on Instagram<\/a>, gaining national\/international recognition and press, and popularity on other platforms will give your ecommerce company a better chance of earning the renowned Instagram verification badge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-60f8d7c6-364d-436d-ba5b-bdd1027789f8\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-60f8d7c6-364d-436d-ba5b-bdd1027789f8\" id=\"hs-cta-60f8d7c6-364d-436d-ba5b-bdd1027789f8\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/1746827\/60f8d7c6-364d-436d-ba5b-bdd1027789f8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-60f8d7c6-364d-436d-ba5b-bdd1027789f8\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/1746827\/60f8d7c6-364d-436d-ba5b-bdd1027789f8.png\" alt=\"New call-to-action\"><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(1746827, '60f8d7c6-364d-436d-ba5b-bdd1027789f8', {}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Instagram verification offers big benefits for ecommerce companies. 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