Meta’s Twitter-inspired paid verification service was initially rolled out in Australia and New Zealand, and is now available to Facebook and Instagram users in the US as well.
The service costs $11.99 a month if you sign up on the web, or $14.99 through a mobile app store. The first option only lets you get a blue checkmark for Facebook, while the second also bundles Instagram. Aside from the badge, the service gives you “proactive impersonation protection,” as well as direct access to customer support, exclusive stickers, and 100 stars a month on Facebook to show support for other creators.
To use the service you must be 18 years old and you must go through a verification process, which involves having a photo ID. You also need to have two-factor authentication turned on. If you use Meta Verified and want to change your profile name, photo, username or date of birth, you will need to go through the verification process again.
To get started with Meta Verified, if you’re in the US, go to your settings on Instagram or Facebook and click Account Center. If paid verification is available for your account, you’ll see “Meta Verified Available” under your name and profile picture. Tap it, add a payment method, go through the verification process and you’re golden.
Those who are already verified on Instagram and Facebook won’t have to pay for Meta Verified in the future, at least until Meta gets rid of the “legacy” verification badges.
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