Instagram, Facebook Paid Blue Tick Verification: Price, how to apply, documents required, features of Meta's paid subscription and other details

Instagram, Facebook Paid Blue Tick Verification: Following the footsteps of Twitter CEO Elon Musk, Meta has announced a new paid ‘blue tick’ verification system. According to Meta, the paid verification for Instagram and Facebook is in the testing phase. The company is likely to roll out the feature in Australia and New Zealand this week. It will arrive in more countries "soon."

Instagram, Facebook Paid Blue Tick Verification: Price

The launch of Meta Verified was announced by Facebook-parent Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. In order to get a verified account on Instagram and Facebook, one will have to pay at least $11.99 or Rs 991 a month.

Features of Meta's paid subscription

According to Zuckerberg, the new paid subscription will increase authenticity and security.

With the subscription service, users will get a blue badge, extra impersonation protection against accounts claiming to be you and direct access to customer support.

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Apart from this, Meta Verified users will have increased visibility and reach. Meta will give verified users prominence in some areas of the platform like search, comments and recommendations.

Documents required for Meta's Paid Blue Tick Verification

According to the post, users will be able to verify their accounts with a government ID. So, any valid government ID is sufficient for it.

Instagram, Facebook Paid Blue Tick Verification: Eligibility criteria and how to apply

According to Meta, users will have to meet minimum activity requirements in order to be eligible for the paid subscription. Prior posting history and being at least 18 years old are some of them.

The users will have to apply directly from their account and they will be required to submit a government ID.

Meta has said that businesses are not eligible to apply for Meta Verified at this time.