Many people want to get a blue verification mark on their Instagram account. Unfortunately, verification on Instagram accounts is quite difficult to obtain. The Instagram party chooses the accounts to be verified and users cannot request or pay for account verification. However, if you put in the effort, you can increase your chances of getting verified. Try to actively interact with other users and get noticed through other social media platforms. Even if you haven't managed to get verified yet, you're still building your account's follower base and over time proving the authenticity of your account.
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Method 1 of 3: Increase Chances
Step 1. Upload content that shows who you really are
Instagram only verifies profiles that it confirms to be operated by the user himself or his social media manager, not fans or impersonators. This means that if you want to get the blue tick, you have to upload or post things that prove that the associated account really belongs to you, such as selfies, photos of your family or pets, and other personal content.
- Everyone can upload photos of famous landscapes or recycle memes so try to focus on original content that can only come from you.
- Link Instagram with other social media accounts to help prove that the content on Instagram is really yours, especially if your other social media accounts are verified.
Step 2. Request verification on Facebook
Go to the " Settings " label on Facebook and click " General ", followed by " Page Verification ". Then, click " Get Started ". You need to provide a phone number so Facebook can sends a unique verification code. Once done, the relevant staff will start processing your request.
- Like Instagram, you need to post authentic and personal content on your Facebook profile to show the authenticity of your account.
- If your personal or company Facebook account is successfully verified, the chances of your Instagram account getting verified will be even greater.
Step 3. Increase popularity on other social media platforms
Start making your name known outside of Instagram. For example, if you are a showman, upload a video of your performance on YouTube, and promote it via Twitter, including the schedule for upcoming shows. The more famous you or your brand in other places, the greater the chances of getting Instagram account verification.
- Not everyone can get verification on Instagram. Usually, you have to be celebrity status or have a large following to stand a chance of getting verified.
- Most well-known companies can also get account verification. If you represent a company, try uploading shareable content, such as promo code ads, to help improve your image on social media.
Step 4. Ask the contact on Instagram to verify the account
If you have friends or family who work on Instagram, you can ask them for help personally to get your Instagram account verified. This is technically a violation of company rules so ask for it nicely or give it what it deserves.
- If you don't know this person enough to ask for help, consider the “back door” route by bribing them for a fair price.
- You can also send journalists or digital agencies that manage social media accounts to negotiate account verification on your behalf.
Method 2 of 3: Building a Follower Base
Step 1. Use popular hashtags
Hashtags are one of the main ways users browse content on Instagram. Upload posts with popular hashtags so other users can easily find your account. If they like your content enough, they can be interested in following your account.
- Some of the frequently used hashtags on Instagram are #instagood, #photooftheday, #ootd (outfit of the day), and #fitspo, as well as some more common hashtags like #love, #travel, #friends, and # adventure.
- Create hashtags that relate to yourself or your company brand. For example, if you're a comedian, use a hashtag that refers to something from your comedy scene.
- Watch trends on Instagram. People often use hashtags to discuss popular culture and current events.
Step 2. Interact with other users frequently
Being active on other people's accounts is a powerful way to get more followers on your account. Try "Liking" interesting photos from popular hashtags, and leave supportive messages or comments on famous accounts. Standing out in the comments of other accounts can attract followers of that account to you.
Try not to leave comments that seem selfish or desperate. Comments like, "Follow back ya!" will immediately irritate others. It's a good idea to try sending a message that relates to the photo or video you're viewing, such as “The cat is so cute! It's a rival to my cat!"
Step 3. Promote Instagram profiles on social media accounts
If you have another platform, link it with your Instagram page. For example, you can even share Instagram photos on Facebook and Twitter, or leave a link on the “About Me” page on your Instagram profile without forgetting to entice visitors to visit your other social media accounts.
Create some content that is exclusive to Instagram and use other social media to market it. Users can feel no need to follow your Instagram account, when they can see all your content via Twitter
Step 4. Post new photos and videos between 11am-1pm and 7pm-9pm
Lunch and late night hours are considered the “golden hour” aka the golden hour of posting new content to followers. Research shows that posts made during this time tend to generate the most Likes and Shares because this is when most Instagram users are active.
- Make sure to consider your time zone before hitting the “Share” button. People's waking, working, and sleeping times may differ depending on their location in the world.
- Posts made during “low hours” beyond 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. tend to attract less attention.
Step 5. Choose an attractive hashtag in bio to attract new followers
One of the simplest ways to attract attention in your bio is to use a few select hashtags. Like a regular post, the more common or popular the hashtag, the better.
Think of hashtags as a ready-made marketing tool. For example, if you live in Jakarta and like to cook, your bio could be something like, "Women like to cook amidst the hustle and bustle of #Jakarta and specialize in #comfortfood and #fusion #cuisine."
Method 3 of 3: Avoid Negative Actions
Step 1. Avoid the temptation to buy followers
There are several sites that offer the services of fictitious followers to increase account audience instantly. However, the Instagram staff in charge of verifying accounts will be able to tell the difference between real and fake followers. So, it's best to stay away from this practice and focus on building an honest follower base. By uploading interesting content and continuously increasing your account's exposure to many Instagram users, you can increase your followers over time.
While this might seem like a practical strategy, Instagram will definitely refuse verification if you take some cheap shortcuts
Step 2. Delete spam comments
New and automated accounts sometimes leave loose comments on other users' posts in hopes of getting Likes, comments or followers. In fact, many comments like this can actually have a negative effect because you will be labeled as buying followers or very attention-hungry. If you see a suspicious comment from an account that is clearly fake, you should delete it immediately.
- Spam comments tend to be very general and do not "connect" with the content of the post being commented on. It's not uncommon for comments like, "Great picture!", "So cute!", or "Like it!" appears repeatedly from the same account.
- Be aware of new comments appearing on old posts. Fictitious accounts often randomly select photos or videos to comment on.
Step 3. Make sure you comply with the Instagram community rules
If not, read Instagram's user agreement carefully and don't upload content that violates the rules there. Instagram will not provide verification to accounts that blatantly violate the rules.
- You may only share your own photos or videos. Uploading copyrighted material is taboo, no matter how famous you are.
- Try not to upload content that is violent, vulgar or sexually explicit.
- Make sure comments left on other accounts are respectful, polite and add value to the conversation. Do not use abusive and oppressive language so that your account is not blocked.
Tips
- Using the right hashtags and gaining a large audience allows your post to be featured on Instagram's “Explore” page, which can increase your follower count.
- When your account is popular enough that it spawns a lot of scammers can force Instagram to verify your account so that users can find out the real profile account.
- Don't be disappointed if you fail to verify. You can still take advantage of unique and one-of-a-kind content, stay connected with friends, and promote your personal brand or company without the blue tick icon.
