Verifying the profile is an action that is carried out in the main social networks in order to authenticate the veracity of the accounts, thus demonstrating that behind them are really the people they claim to be (equally applicable for brands). For verification, different selection criteria are carried out, depending on the social network, reviewing the different links, having to send documentation corresponding to the identification of each person, and so on.
When a social network considers that that person meets all the required requirements, it is the moment in which it adds a verification badge in the form of a "blue check" next to the username, which indicates that it is an authentic and verified account.
With this in mind, below we are going to talk about the procedure that you must follow depending on the social network in question.
How to verify a Twitter profile
First of all we are going to talk about the way in which a Twitter profile can be verified. The check in this case is blue and is done to confirm the authenticity of public personalities, although currently, if a person wants to validate their account on the social network, it cannot be done.
This is because Twitter suspended this service more than two years ago, coming to classify it as "broken" and stating that it could not guarantee that the people who were verified were really relevant or be able to accommodate the large number of applications received. Since the suspension of the service was announced, it has not commented on the matter.
However, it must be taken into account that not long ago it indicated that it will tag those false accounts that are on the platform to try to provide more accurate information to users who use Twitter.
How to verify an Instagram profile
In the event that you want to have a verified account on Instagram, the most popular social network of the moment, you should know that this platform verifies the accounts of the most influential users, although really anyone can request it. However, it must be taken into account that the request is not a guarantee of achieving the blue check, since you must meet the requirements set by the social network, in addition to following a series of steps.
First of all, you must have at least one publication uploaded on the social network, in addition to having an identification document. Then you must enter your profile from your mobile and access the menu of Configuration, which can be accessed after reaching the user profile and clicking on the icon with the three horizontal stripes located in the upper right part of the screen, which opens a side window where the Configuration option is located.
Once you are in Configuration you must go to Account and then in Request verification. At that time, a form will open that must be filled in, attaching the requested information.
Once these steps have been completed, all you have to do is wait for Instagram to give you an answer about the validation process, which usually takes several weeks. In the case of being rejected you will have to wait at least a month to reapply for verification.
How to verify a Facebook profile
If you want to verify your profile on the Facebook social network, this status is also represented within the platform with a blue check. However, it is difficult to have it in a user account, as in the case of Instagram.
Facebook is responsible for validating users who are famous or influential, but not just any user. In the event that you are famous or influencer you can request your verification complying with their requirements and their process.
First of all, you must have a Facebook account with at least one publication made, being essential to have all the profile data completed and accept the conditions of use of the platform. Verification can be done on mobile or computer, directly from the user profile.
Facebook requests a series of requirements depending on the type of profile. In the event that you are a person, you must attach an official identity document, be it a passport, ID, driver's license, etc. In the case of a business account, a copy of basic service invoices must be sent as well as documentation that allows the identification of the organization.
When all the steps have been completed, Facebook is responsible for validating or not the information, and may reject the verification request. If there has been a rejection, that company or user can request it again, but must wait 30 days from the day their request was rejected.
How to verify a TikTok profile
For its part, in TikTok it must be taken into account that users cannot make the request voluntarily, but it is the social network itself that sends an email to the user indicating that they have been selected to be verified. In this case, the criteria on which it is based are unknown, but it ensures that it is creators who are authentic and create quality content.
Based on this, it offers verification to users that, in any case and as with any other type of web page, it must be user profiles that have great relevance and popularity within the social network, which it translates into a high number of followers and interactions with the content creator.
This way, you know how to verify a TikTok profile in the main social networks of the moment, so if you meet the requirements set by each of them you can send your request, having to wait a few weeks to find a response from them.