The blue tick is used on social media platforms as an indicator of the authenticity of accounts that are well-known by many segments. There are certain criteria for the feature, which is undoubtedly used as an indicator of prestige in the social media environment day by day. Twitter has announced the criteria for who can get the blue tick approval with an update.
Twitter shared the update on its information page.
Social media platform Twitter shared an update on the criteria for getting a blue tick on its information page. The platform, which used to be very stingy for the badge, has recently been able to give it to the accounts that want it after a number of reviews. Twitter clarified its verification rules and updated the list of criteria required to get a blue tick.
In the update shared by Twitter, it listed the 3 most important criteria for blue tick approval as original, well-known and active accounts. In its update, the platform shared the steps required for individual account types such as active public figures, government agencies, news organizations, journalists and entertainment. Verifying identity is the first step to get the badge. The platform has specified 3 methods for this.
- The official website representing your Twitter account
- Photo of an official identification document such as a driver’s license or passport
- An official email address with a domain related to the reputation category
Twitter also listed which accounts are not eligible for a blue tick.
- Parody, comments and fan accounts
- Accounts that seriously violate Twitter policies
- Pets and fictional characters unless they are directly linked to verified business accounts
- Accounts of individuals or groups linked to coordinated harmful activities or hateful content
Twitter also included information on the conditions under which the badges of the accounts that have received the blue tick badge can be restored in its update. The platform said that they can remove the blue badge without any notice from accounts that are found to be seriously and intentionally violating the Twitter Rules. Here are those violations;
- To imitate or deliberately mislead people by changing your screen name or personal information on Twitter.
- Serious violations resulting in immediate account suspension.
- Hateful behavior
- Abusive behavior
- Glorifying violence
- Social integrity policy
- Confidential information policy
- Platform manipulation and spam policy
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