How To Get Verified On Instagram / by Amy Madigan

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Verified - that little blue check mark next to an Instagram name that gives it instant credibility.

Let’s start with the basics:

How do you know if an account is verified?

It has a little blue check mark next to the username.

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What are the benefits of being verified?

It creates instant credibility. If you are widely well known, it proves you are the authentic user and not a fake account.

How do I get verified on Instagram?

1/ Go to your profile

2/ Click on MENU (aka the 3 lines in the upper right hand corner of your profile)

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3/ Select SETTINGS

4/ Select ACCOUNT

5/ Click REQUEST VERIFICATION

6/ Fill out the request information

7/ Click SUBMIT

That’s it! Instagram will get back to you and let you know if you have been verified or not.