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Instagram's own criteria for the free, notability-based badge: authentic, unique, complete and notable, with paid or sponsored articles not counted as press.
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Your account must be public, with a bio, a profile photo and recent activity
Notable means featured in multiple news sources, not paid placements
A verified account can't change its username, so settle it first
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Instagram's steps for requesting the badge from the app on Android or iPhone.
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The request is made in the mobile app, not on a computer
Check the account meets every requirement before you apply
Public figures, celebrities and brands are eligible to apply
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The creator side of Meta Verified, for a founder verifying a personal profile: age, government ID, profile and activity requirements.
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You need to be 18+ and have a government-issued photo ID
You can verify one Instagram and one Facebook profile on one Meta Account
Advanced Protection must be turned on for Instagram
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