1. Determine if you qualify for a verified Twitter account. Twitter verifies as few accounts as possible and only for legitimate reasons. Reasons for asking Twitter include being a highly recognizable public figure (athletes, artists, public officials, public or government agencies, etc.), or if your name and likeness is parodied or impersonated on multiple Twitter accounts, leading to identity confusion.
2. Read the Verified Account terms. These terms explain what a verified account is, what it means to be verified, who has the verified badge, identifying a verified account, etc. They can be found here.
3. Find out how to apply for a verified account. Send a direct message to this address and be sure to have the following information ready.
- Account name
- Full name
- Location
- Official website (you will be given a suggestion to put the Twitter logo or badge on your official website to speed up verification)
- Bio information (information about yourself in fewer than 160 characters)
- Primary contact name (referring to the individual who manages the account)
- Additional Contact Information
4. Wait for Twitter to respond. If you don't get a reply shortly, you can contact Twitter by snail mail or through Twitter. Keep in mind that Twitter deals with a high volume of verification requests, and that it focuses first on the most "highly sought users.
5. Follow Twitter's instructions for verifying your account. If Twitter decides that you qualify for a verified account, they will reach out to you via direct message. Click the link in the direct message to be taken to finish the process.
6. Do not change your account information. Once you have received a verification badge, it is important to keep your account information the same. Changing information, such as your profile image, can cause Twitter to remove the badge, forcing you to contact them again.
