What does ‘verified’ mean on TikTok?

❘ Published: 2024-02-06T15:51:18

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When influencers are trying to grow their TikTok account, getting a coveted verified badge can be an important step — but what does it mean to be verified on TikTok?

TikTok has become one of the main places where people are trying to grow their online presence, creating content for the huge user base on the app and jumping on viral trends. Several celebrities have also made accounts on the app.

For this reason, just like other platforms like Twitter and Instagram, the verified ‘blue badge’ has become increasingly important, as it’s a way for people to know the user is the person they claim to be.

You may see names you recognize with a blue tick next to their profile picture or their name, indicating verified status — but what does it mean to be verified on the app?

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What does being verified on TikTok mean?

Being verified means that the platform “has confirmed the account belongs to the user it represents,” according to TikTok.

It is designed as a way for “notable figures” to prove that they are who they say they are, and that the content users are viewing is authentic.

There is a range of different types of accounts that could gain verified status, including celebrities, influencers, non-profits, and official brand pages.

It’s worth noting that there have been instances in the past where verified accounts have managed to change their names to pose as a celebrity, or where fake accounts gaining followers at a rapid speed have been incorrectly verified, so it’s still important to be vigilant about the content you’re consuming from verified creators.

How to get verified on TikTok

Up until November 2022, there was no way for a user themselves to request verification on TikTok, but now users in certain areas are able to do so through the app.

If you have the feature on the app and you want to apply, just do as follows:

1. In the TikTok app, tap Profile at the bottom.
2. Tap the Menu ☰ button at the top.
3. Tap Settings and privacy.
4. Tap Account, then tap Verification.
༚ If you’re registered as a Business Account, then you can only apply for a business verification.
༚ If you’re registered as a Personal Account, then you can apply for personal and institution verifications
5. Follow the steps in the app to submit a verification request.

To support your application for a verified badge, you must provide credible written media coverage, such as news articles.

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