{"id":22363,"date":"2023-09-27T03:50:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T09:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/?p=22363"},"modified":"2026-05-25T01:42:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:42:25","slug":"how-to-get-verified-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/how-to-get-verified-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Verified on Instagram in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Less than 4% of Instagram accounts are verified<\/div>
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Celebrities, notable people or brands can get verified by following a strict application process<\/div>
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You’ll need to provide identification to have an account verified<\/div>
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Meta has released a paid subscription for people who want to be verified without meeting the notable person or brand requirements<\/div>
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Instagram verification is highly desired. You’ll find that the little blue checkmark gives you clout and can lead to an uptick in followers. Estimates suggest that less than 4% of all accounts are verified.<\/span><\/p>

However, <\/span>73%<\/span><\/a> of influencers that have 1+ million followers are verified.<\/span><\/p>

We’re going to discuss how to get verified on Instagram and the requirements<\/strong> that your account must meet to hit this milestone. We’ll also touch on a few methods to avoid when requesting your verified badge.<\/span><\/p>

How To Get Verified on Instagram in 2024<\/strong><\/h2>

Verification methods and requirements <\/strong><\/span>may change<\/strong>. We’ve recently seen a major change in March when <\/span>Mark Zuckerberg<\/span><\/a> announced paid verifications<\/strong> after seeing the number of people willing to pay for a similar feature on X.<\/span><\/p>

However, at the time of writing this article, you can still request verification the old-fashioned way.<\/span><\/p>

Meet the Requirements For Verification<\/strong><\/h3>

Celebrities, public figures and people of note \u2013 or brands \u2013 can apply for verification. You’ll need to have an account that meets Insta’s Terms<\/a><\/span>\u00a0of Use<\/span> and <\/span>Guidelines<\/span><\/a>. In addition, your account will need to:<\/span><\/p>

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