{"id":7644,"date":"2023-03-01T10:10:08","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T04:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/?p=7644"},"modified":"2024-03-08T03:27:46","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T10:27:46","slug":"how-to-get-verified-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/how-to-get-verified-on-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Verified on YouTube & Get Verification Badge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anytime you see a YouTube channel with a tiny checkmark next to the name, that channel has been verified by the platform. The checkmark is called a verification badge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most serious YouTube creators covet a verification badge, for reasons we\u2019ll go into later. But there is sometimes confusion about the steps you need to take to get it and, once you\u2019ve got it, how to keep it. <\/span>We\u2019re here to clear that confusion away with our comprehensive guide to how to get verified on YouTube.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Should You<\/span> Get Verified on YouTube?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

But first, why should you get verified on YouTube anyway? What\u2019s all the fuss about?<\/span><\/p>\n

There are actually several great reasons for YouTube creators<\/strong> to seek after verification badges for their channels. But they may not be as obvious as you think. Let\u2019s tackle them one by one.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reason #1:<\/span> It Boosts Your Social Credibility<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Getting verified can do a lot toward boosting your social credibility on the platform. Even though you don\u2019t get access to any special features through it, the checkmark lets viewers and other creators know that you\u2019ve built an impressive following and are worthy of engaging with.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reason #2:<\/span> It Confirms Your Authenticity<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

A verification badge next to your YouTube channel name lets viewers know that the videos they\u2019re seeing are from the real you, not someone whose name is similar or a counterfeit profile. More importantly, viewers who see verified channels as authentic and legitimate are more likely to subscribe and engage with them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reason #3:<\/span> It Demonstrates<\/span> Your Hard Work<\/b><\/h3>\n

Getting your channel verified is like getting a badge of honor. It validates all the hard work you\u2019ve done on the platform \u2013 from gaining thousands of subscribers to optimizing your profile and, most importantly, creating incredible content. Think of it like a pat on the back for all your efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who Can Get Verified on YouTube? (Eligibility Requirements)<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Before you can get verified on YouTube, there are certain eligibility requirements you have to meet.<\/span><\/p>\n

YouTube states that you must have the following to even be considered for verification.<\/span><\/p>\n

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