What is Twitter 'Verified' Account

Any account with a 'blue check logo' is a verified account. Twitter is beta testing solutions to establish authenticity of well known accounts so users can trust that the accounts they follow are legitimate. When viewing verified accounts, Twitter users know that tweets coming from well known personalities, organizations, government agencies, and others on Twitter are the real thing!

What kinds of accounts get verified?

Right now only verifying a handful of accounts, including well known accounts at risk of repeated, proven impersonation, and government agencies. Able to verify a small number of accounts now, but working on verifying more types of accounts in the future.

How do I get verified?

Log into the account you want to verify and fill http://twitter.com/account/verify_request. Make sure you're actively tweeting, your account is public, and your Twitter profile (name, bio, picture, website, etc.) is complete! Include the contact information of an agent/publicist/person that we can contact as an additional point of verification if necessary.

I'm using Twitter for business. Can I verify my account?

Not yet. Twitter is alpha testing verification for businesses.Check our business section for more updates!

I'm an agency/organization; how do I verify my client's Twitter accounts?

Every verification request must come from the account requesting verification. If you're an agency or organization contacting Twitter on your client's behalf, please be sure they've filled out the form and their account is public and actively tweeting. Find out more here!

What can I do to make verification faster?

Linking to your Twitter profile from an official website is the fastest way to get verified. (For example, The New York Times links to reporters profiles on their official website.) If an official website links back to your Twitter profile, send the link to the page. (A link to the exact page is best so we know where to find it!) Anything that will help us validate your will make things faster.

Why is verification denied?

If you're not tweeting, your profile isn't complete, you haven't included enough information for us to verify you, your account is protected or isn't at risk for identity confusion, the account may not be verified. More information about why accounts aren't verified is here. Because of the time and cost it takes to do each one, we're only able to verify a small number of people. twitter working on a better way to verify more people in the future!

I lost my verified badge! What do I do?

For security reasons, changes made to your profile result in the loss of the badge. If you've lost your verified badge, just log into your account and re-apply.

Information courtesy www.twitter.com