How to obtain twitter certification?

How to obtain Twitter certification?

by Joe Shara on 2/08/2018

Updated at 27/03/2023


In a context where the reliability of information becomes important. Social networks have developed tools to authenticate information sources.
One of Twitter's tools in this regard is to give account administrators the ability to certify their profile. To give you an idea, what it looks like, a certified account gets the Twitter badge.
Oshara Inc, a web agency specialized in web marketing and digital design, explains how to get the small blue Twitter badge, a sign of performance.
Twitter announces on its support center, the conditions that an account requires to benefit from Twitter certification. "An account may be certified if it is in the public interest. These are generally user-managed accounts in the fields of music, entertainment, fashion, government, politics, religion, journalism, media, sports, business and other key interests. »

The interest of the Twitter badge checked.

Making a request for certification from Twitter brings many opportunities. Before that, the certification indication related to the blue badge, fits into a genuine and reliable account declaration framework. Notably with the study of your case, which is necessary by transmission of company documents and an official identity document.
These assets are:

  • Better visibility: a Twitter certification, generates a better click rate, as well as a better visibility compared to an uncertified account.
  • Identity theft is a widespread phenomenon in social networks. The creation of false accounts, by usurping the identity of a company or a personality, can have harmful consequences on your e-reputation.
  • Brand image: once the blue bird badge is acquired, your brand image will be enhanced.

So don't wait any longer to apply for Twitter account certification.


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Get Twitter certification?

However, the operation is far from simple. First of all, criteria are necessary, to have a Twitter certification.
Here they are below:

  • A public profile,
  • A website
  • A profile photo with a logo or photo
  • A telephone number
  • One cover page
  • A biography
  • A lack of buying fake likes
  • A risk of identity theft
  • A name that is unambiguous

Before that, the certification indication related to the blue badge, fits into a genuine and reliable account declaration framework. Notably with the study of your case, which is necessary by transmission of company documents and an official identity document.
The final decision regarding your authentication, remains subject to validation by Twitter. Some accounts that have all the required conditions do not necessarily receive it.
Other social networks like Facebook, offer the same social networking tools. You can also read our articles explaining Facebook Certification and Instagram Certification process.

If you need any help getting your blue checkmark on Twitter don't hesitate to contact our web agency. We run the best marketing web agency in Montreal.


Frequently Asked Questions

It is a verification badge that symbolizes the authenticity of a high-profile account. Very often it is given to celebrities, to a public person of importance or to a recognized brand. This verification badge is presented in the form of a small icon, placed at the end of the name of a page. A dedicated Twitter team oversees verifying the accounts.

1. Better visibility: A Twitter certification generates a better click-through rate, as well as a better visibility compared to a non-certified account. 2. Identity theft is a common phenomenon in social networks. The creation of fake accounts, by impersonating a company or a personality, can have negative consequences on your e-reputation. 3. Brand image: once the blue bird badge is acquired, your brand image will be enhanced.

1. A public profile 2. A website 3. A profile picture with a logo or a photo 4. A phone number 5. A cover pages 6. A biography 7. No purchase of fake likes 8. A risk of identity theft 9. A name that is not ambiguous

- Music - Entertainment - Fashion - Government - Politics - Journalism - Media - Sports - Business - Other key interests



Joe Shara

Joe Shara is a in-house journalist and Oshara editor. Tech savvy guy who follows all the latest web & digital developments. Loves cats and complex coding problems.

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