How to get Verified on Twitter 2021: Applications open now!

Twitter is rolling out a new verification application process and finally once again reviewing public applications for verification.

Twitter’s blue badge confirms the authenticity of accounts that are of high public interest: “It gives people on Twitter more context about who they’re having conversations with so they can determine if it’s trustworthy, which our research has shown leads to healthier, more informed conversations.”

Who is eligible?

To qualify for verification, you must fit the criteria of one of the six categories listed below:

Government
Companies, brands, and organizations
News organizations and journalists
Entertainment
Sports and gaming
Activists, organizers, and other influential individuals

In addition to the category-specific eligibility criteria (see special rules for musicians below) outlined in Twitter’s verification policy, the account must be complete, meaning you have a profile name, a profile image and either a confirmed email address or phone number. The account must also be active within the last six months and have a record of adherence to the Twitter Rules.

Special Rules For Musicians & Other Entertainers

From Twitter:

Individual accounts of artists, performers, directors, and others in similar public-facing roles associated with such entities or their productions may be verified if:

the website associated with a verified entity, or similar official public source, includes a link to the profile;
and
they have at least 50 production credits on their IMDB profile, or
they have 3 or more featured references within the 6 months prior to applying in news outlets that meet the News criteria above.

How To Apply For Twitter Verification

Over the next few weeks, every Twitter user will start to see a new verification application directly in the Account Settings tab.