Verified Blue Tick on Instagram: Instagram, owned by Meta, has now extended Blue Tick or Verified services to India. The service was launched in India in June and is available to users. This will let users get verified badges, which come with some additional features. However, users will have to pay a fixed amount every month to get a verified badge on Instagram. 

How to get verified blue tick on Instagram: Step-by-step guide

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Step 1: Open your Instagram account.

Step 2: Click on the profile that you wish to get verified

Step 3: Click on three lines on the top right. 

Step 4: A pop-up will appear. 

Step 5: An option of "Meta Verified" will appear. 

Step 6: Click on the option and choose the preferred payment option.

Step 7: Follow the process and provide the required documents.

Step 8: Once completed, the user will get a verified badge on their account.

How to get verified blue tick on Instagram: Charges

To get a Verified badge, a user will have to pay a subscription of Rs 699 per month for iOS and Android apps for Facebook and Instagram. 

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The company is also planning to introduce a web-based subscription plan for Rs 599 per month in the coming months.

How to get a verified blue tick on Instagram: What you get with a verified badge 

Increased account protection: Worry less about impersonation with proactive identity monitoring.

Support when you need it: Get answers more quickly about the things that matter to you. At the moment, support is only available in English and French.

Unique stickers: Express yourself with stickers that are only available to Meta Verified subscribers.

In order to get a verified account, there are certain basic criteria that one needs to fulfil. For example, one must be at or above 18 years. Also, you must have a government ID. Meta is currently providing this service only in select countries including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and India.