Fake accounts abound on social media. As a result, it's understandable that firms like Snapchat, Twitter, and Facebook enable certain accounts to be "verified" as a way of indicating that they're genuine.
A blue check on Facebook indicates that a page or individual of public interest has been verified by the company (think celebrities or big brand names). For individuals who don't fit the "public interest" requirement, there's also a grey check to indicate additional genuine pages.
Verification is free in either case. If you want to get the blue or grey check mark, you'll need to meet the following requirements:
- A Cover Page
- A Profile Picture
- A name that adheres to Facebook's rules.
- Visitors are permitted to follow you if you publish content to your account (profiles only)
- Possess a government-issued identity card, such as a driver's licence, national identification card, or passport (profiles only)
- For pages that do not represent a person, be ready to supply a document (such as your organization's phone or utility bill, a certificate or formation, articles or incorporation, or tax paperwork) with a watermark.
Here's how you verify your Facebook account, whether it's a profile or a business page:
You'll need to utilise Facebook's desktop version to get verified. You'll also need to set it to "public figure" for pages.
Once that's done, here's how to have your Facebook page verified:
1. Log in to your Facebook account at facebook.com.
2. Fill out the form at this link, stating a reason why your account should be validated.
3. Hit "Send."
You'll get a notification once Facebook has started reviewing your request, and if it's denied, you'll have 30 days to reapply.
HOW DO I GET MY FACEBOOK ACCOUNT VERIFIED?
If you prefer the grey checkmark, go to your page's settings and pick "Page Verification" from the "General" tab.
Then, under "Verify this page," add a publicly available phone number for your company, as well as your nation and language. If you click "Phone me immediately," Facebook will call you with a verification code.
Then just type in the four-digit verification code and click "Continue." Once the employer has examined your credentials, you will be notified of your status.