All you need to know about Twitter’s Blue Tick and why Elon Musk wants you to pay for it

Nov 2, 2022

By: Rahul Verma

Twitter Blue Tick

Introduced in 2009, the Twitter verification system provides the site's readers with a means to distinguish genuine notable account holders with a Blue Tick Mark on their profile, such as celebrities and organizations.

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$8 per month for Blue Tick

Now that Elon Musk owns Twitter, he has given employees their first ultimatum; meet his deadline to introduce paid verification on Twitter. According to Musk, the entire verification process will be available at a price, as the current system is unfair.

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Benefits of Blue Tick

Greater credibility | Adds accountability and stability to account | Access to Twitter analytics | Additional security | Prevents Twitter identity theft | Brings new followers

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Benefits of Paid Blue Tick

With Paid Blue Tick, Twitter users will get priority in replies, mentions, and searches. Users will also be able to post long videos and audio and will see half as many ads.

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Essentials for Twitter verification

Your account must be authentic, notable, and active to receive the blue badge.

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Categories for verification

Government | News organizations, individuals in news and journalists | Companies, brands, and organizations | Entertainment or production company | Professional sports organizations, teams, and leagues | Activists and organizers | Content creators and influential individuals

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Ineligible accounts

Parody, newsfeed, commentary, and unofficial fan accounts | Fictional characters | Individuals or groups associated with coordinated harmful activity, or hateful content

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How can you get verified on Twitter?

Make sure you meet the requirements and categories for verification. If your account meets the criteria, follow the given steps to apply for verification on the Twitter website.

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Can a verified badge be automatically revoked?

Yes, verified badges may be automatically removed from inactive and incomplete accounts as part of the Twitter policy.

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