5 Steps for Becoming Verified on Instagram

Including prepping your account to ensure that you’re approved

If you are on Instagram, you may be familiar with the little blue checkmark that appears next to the names of some of your favorite celebrities, influencers and businesses.

For some Instagram users, the blue checkmark is something to strive for. While verification seems great for many businesses and brands, that blue checkmark is not easy to get, though.

Instagram began allowing users to submit a form requesting verification. However, even with the form still available today, it doesn’t always work for all users.

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