Facebook has almost 3billion active users as of March 2019. It is the biggest social media platform which is very essential. To be verified on Facebook is a huge benefit for business or brand.
There two different kinds of verification, which are;
- Blue verification badge
- Grey verification badge
How to acquire a blue verification badge:
This is given to all qualified brand media organizations and public figures. Before you get a blue verification your page or profile must be in accordance with Facebook principles, which is;
- A profile picture is needed
- A cover photo needs to be inserted
- You need to follow Facebook guidelines
- Content needs to be posted to your account
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You need to submit a copy to official government-issued photo identification, to proof your request. In addition, to enable them to view your request a statement a sentence is required why you should be given a blue verification badge.
How to get a grey verification badge
A grey verification badge enables local businesses, company or organization to be qualified. If your page has a profile and cover photo this is suitable for you, here are the step to take to have a grey verification badge.
How to verify a business page
- You will click ‘setting’ at the top of your page
- Then you click ‘general’
- Then you click ‘page verification’
- Then you verify the page
- And get started
How to verify a personal page
- Create a page under your name:
- Add information like award and publication
- Include a bio
- Download the mentorship app
- Scan your identification
- Upload your photo id and website link
- Wait to see if you are approved of verification
