Meta has introduced ‘Verified Program’, a bundle that can be purchased via a subscription and will help users in establishing a verified presence on both Instagram and Facebook.
What is Meta Verified Program?
The Meta Verified programme is a bundle that is available via subscription and enables users to verify their identities and build their profile on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
Meta Verified is a subscription service that a user can activate for $14.99 USD per month for iOS and Android or for $11.99 USD per month on the web for Facebook only.
However, at this time, this subscription is only available to people who are at least 18 years old in the countries of the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. It is not yet offered in other locations or to businesses.
Features:
- The verification allows the user’s followers on Facebook and Instagram to recognise the verified badge, which is earned once the user verifies their identity using a government-issued ID.
- Both the user’s protection and privacy are ensured by the inclusion of two-factor authentication and account monitoring.
- Support other creators with unique stickers on Facebook and Instagram Stories and Facebook Reels and 100 Stars a month on Facebook.
- Direct account assistance helps users with typical account concerns from a real person.
Eligibility
Meta Verified is on Instagram and Facebook in the US, Australia, and New Zealand. It’s for adults 18 and older and not yet available for businesses.
Facebook and Instagram eligibility :
Meta Verified is currently only available to individuals above 18 and currently excludes business accounts.
• The user must have a public or private profile with full name and a picture that matches government-issued ID.
- Account needs a posting history.
- Enabled two-factor authentication.
- The account must comply with Facebook’s Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.
Where is the Verified Program available?
Those who are at least 18 years old can use it right now in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand; but, it is not yet accessible in all locations. Nevertheless, the user can sign up for updates on when Meta Verified will be accessible in their country by visiting this page and entering their information.
Verification
Before a user can be granted access to the Meta Verified subscription, they will be required to produce a government-issued identification card for verification of identity. The username and profile picture on the ID must be identical to those on the Instagram or Facebook account.
After verification, users cannot modify their profile name, username, date of birth, or photo without reapplying for Meta Verified.
Is it available both on Instagram and Facebook?
No, in order to use Meta Verified on both Instagram and Facebook, the user will need to subscribe to the service on both of those apps individually.