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Amely 07/19/2020 1242
Today we’ll talk about how to make an Instagram page official and why it’s needed. Let’s figure out how to get that blue checkmark next to the username.
What is a tick in VK
The VK check mark is a distinctive feature of a verified community page or famous person.
Verification, or verification , is confirmation that a VK page really belongs to a certain person or company.
Important! You can read more about verification in the official VK community or get help in the help.
What does the VK tick give?
- High position on VK search. After confirmation, your group will also appear in community recommendations. Below is a screenshot showing community recommendations with checkboxes. For WHO, the check mark was not included in the line due to the long name.
Example of displaying community recommendations - Loyalty of subscribers and new audiences.
- Protection from clones and attackers - you won’t be confused with fans or scammers.
Where to find a check mark in VK
The check mark is located to the right of the username or community name. If you see a check mark in the user's status, under his name, this page is not official.
The screenshot shows a check mark confirming the identity of the musician - verified page:
An example of how to confirm a VKontakte page - the page of a famous musician
Important! Catalog of official pages of famous people on VK.
In the mobile version of the application, a checkmark is shown in the search next to the name:
An example of how a checkmark is displayed in the mobile version
Here's what the checkbox looks like on the desktop version:
Displaying a checkmark for the user in the desktop version
And here is an example of what a checkmark looks like in a public page - a verified community:
An example of how to get verification in VK for a well-known public
Who can get a tick on VK
In 2021, VK developers changed the rules on how to earn a tick in VK. Previously, popular personalities and large enterprises could receive verification. Now the list has expanded:
- Opinion leaders are bloggers.
- Famous personalities - actors, musicians, athletes, directors, politicians, journalists.
- Commercial companies.
- Individual entrepreneurs.
- Museums and theaters.
- Event communities.
- Universities and schools.
- Game developers, streamers and popular gamers.
- Charitable foundations.
- MASS MEDIA.
Many people are interested in one question: “How can an ordinary person get a tick in VK?”, but the average user does not need this tick. If someone made a copy of your page, this problem can be solved in a simple way - write a complaint to VK technical support:
- Please indicate the reason for the complaint in the subject line of the email.
- In your message, please include a link to the clone page, also take a photo of your face against the background of the application and attach a screenshot of your passport.
The moderator will review your application and respond to you in private messages.
Form for filing a complaint about a clone page:
VK application form
How to make an official page on Instagram?
I will try to help you figure out how to make your page on Instagram (Lifehacks, how to promote a page on Instagram) official. First of all, you need to get your personal account in order. After all, you must agree that most “star” accounts are popular precisely because of high-quality photographs, as well as beautifully written texts for them.
If you are a young brand that wants to develop on the Internet, then brand identification and recognition are very important - sell style. Advertising plays with images and this must be used in the content of your account so that it looks beautiful and harmonious.
To receive a blue check, your profile must be public. It must contain your exact details. For the profile of a company that has officially registered a business, there must be documents confirming this. If you want to increase your chances and get a blue mark, then it is better to use a personal profile photo, this will be an advantage. To make the page official you need to send a request to Instagram.
We go into the application on your phone, or this can be done from a computer, but in the mobile version, we take a few steps and submit a request.
Then fill out the form and tap “Submit” to submit your review request.
Fill out the form, select the desired account category and attach a photo that confirms your identity. In my case, a passport photograph was attached to the application. You can use any document with a photo that will confirm your identity.
Now we just have to wait for a decision. If you are refused, you can repeat your application 30 days from the date of refusal.
How to get a VKontakte checkmark for your personal page
Now let's figure out how to make an official VK page for a famous person. You may be famous in the country or in your city.
Conditions for making a verified VKontakte page:
- Login confirmation enabled.
- Profile photo set.
- The page is over three months old.
- More than 100 users have subscribed to the page.
Conditions for how to pass verification in VK
To set up verification, you need to go to the settings of your personal page - at the top right, find the avatar thumbnail and click on the arrow:
Go to personal page settings
Next, look for the line called “Verification” in the general settings:
How to find a verification request in your personal page settings
Click “Submit an application” - a window will open in front of you where you need to fill out the category for your page, select the country and city.
Application - how to put a tick in VK
Categories of famous personalities:
Selecting a category in the page confirmation application
Click on the “Continue” button. The page will show the full application where you need to tell us about yourself:
Application for confirmation of how to make your VK page official
Important! For information on how to properly take a photo of a document and take a photo against the background of the page, read the article from the VK developers.
How to make a VKontakte check mark for your personal page - send a photo of your passport and a photo of you in the background of your page. In the “General Information” column you need to add your works, send links to videos with your speeches or articles.
How to check the VK box for an organization’s page - prepare a certificate of registration of a legal entity or individual entrepreneur. You may also be asked for a trademark registration or a lease agreement.
After registration, the application will be sent to the moderator. The period for consideration of the request should not exceed one month. If you still don’t receive a response, contact VK technical support.
After confirming your application, you will receive the coveted check mark next to your name:
An example of how to check a box on VK - page of a popular RT journalist
We know that a personal page can be confirmed by popular personalities, but how to get a VKontakte checkmark if you are not a star? Become a popular person, which is logical. In fact, it is enough to maintain your own page, blog, third-party resource and talk about your work on VK.
- Become a thought leader for others. Tell us about yourself, what you use every day, or what you do or are passionate about.
- If you are a journalist, author, copywriter or teacher of the year, then feel free to attach your work where your name is indicated and receive the coveted tick.
- Even if you are not famous throughout the world, it is enough to be known in the city or at the enterprise where you work.
- To show activity on your page, add links to your work or websites.
- Don't be afraid to speak to an audience and receive criticism. Take into account the wishes of your subscribers and listen to their opinions, if this is useful advice, of course.
Many users ask the question: “How to check a box forever?” The check mark is valid for one year, after which you will need to reapply for confirmation. Two weeks before the end of the term, you will receive a notification in the “Bell” that it is time to update your data.
Important! Before becoming famous, read the VK rules. Violations can cause you to lose your checkmark.
What is an official Instagram page?
I propose to understand first of all what an official page on Instagram is (Instructions on how to make a public page on Instagram)? A verification procedure that can be carried out by any person or company will help you confirm your unique profile. Previously, the verification process was somewhat difficult for an ordinary person; there was even a special shadow Insta market, where the coveted badges of verified accounts were offered for a considerable sum. And who wants to spend big money for a blue badge? Over time, this process has changed and now there is nothing difficult in applying for verification of the official status of your account through a few steps.
How to get a VK tick for a community
The conditions for checking a VKontakte box for a community differ from a personal page:
- You created a community.
- Added two-factor authentication.
- The community type is an open group or public page.
- There is a photo in the public page and you filled out its description.
- The group is more than three months old.
- More than 100 people subscribe to the page.
Conditions for checking the VK box for a community.
An application can be submitted in the community settings. Click “Manage” on the right under the group avatar, and find in the “Settings” - “Verification” section:
Where to apply for community verification
Click “Submit an application”, a window will open in front of you where you need to indicate the category and location.
Registration of categories and location in the verification application
Community categories:
- Authors and opinion leaders.
- Business.
- Charity.
- Game industry.
- Movie.
- Culture.
- Music.
- Education.
- Society.
- MASS MEDIA.
- Sport.
Each has subcategories. For example, in “Business” there are two types - “Individual” and “Legal entity or individual entrepreneur”.
After filling out the initial form, proceed to the main one:
- To get started, tell us about your project and provide links where it is mentioned.
- Add a photo of the document and your photo in the background of the page.
- If you have a project website or its social networks, provide links to them.
- Add informal groups that are dedicated to the project.
Application form - how to tick VK for a community
Fields marked with an asterisk are required. We recommend filling out all the cells and collecting all links and mentions about you or your project.
The application is processed in two to four weeks. The moderator may ask you for additional documents for confirmation: brand registration, lease document, and so on. During the entire period of consideration, the form is allowed to be supplemented once, so provide all the information.
Important! Examples of official groups for cities and regions of Russia.
As a result, your community should have a checkbox like this:
An example of how to get a tick in VK
Was your application rejected? Don't be upset. It just means that the community needs to be developed further. If it's really important to you to prove to your audience that you are an official band:
- Fill out the description in detail.
- Publish interesting posts more often.
- Communicate with subscribers - open comments, messages and discussions in the group.
- Ask community members to spread the word about you through reposts. Use sweepstakes or promotions.
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