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Requirements to apply for a verified badge on Instagram

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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.

  • 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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  1. How do I get verified on Instagram (the blue tick)?

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