Verification (blue tick): meaning and how it works

Verification is a badge showing that an account is authentic, or, on some platforms, that the owner subscribed to a verification plan.

Rules differ by platform and change over time. Follow the platform’s official process.

How it works in practice

Verification means different things across platforms and has changed over time, from a recognition badge to a paid subscription. Always follow the official process.

Example

Example: a brand applies for verification through the platform’s official form.