How Do You Get the Instagram Blue Check? Meta Verified (August 2023)

Instagram users can now buy the coveted blue check for their accounts, but like Twitter Blue, a Meta Verified subscription also requires a monthly payment. Meta Verified subscribers will get a blue badge as well as account support from a real person and proactive monitoring for impersonation, meaning they won't need to worry about losing access to their accounts. In addition, subscribers get access to exclusive stickers for Instagram Stories. This is how Meta's program works.

What Is the Instagram Blue Check?

For those who want to buy a blue check on Instagram, Meta charges a high fee of $14.99 a month if they subscribe from an iPhone or Android phone. Those who subscribe on the web will pay a lower fee of $11.99 a month, since this method avoids app store fees. It is important to note that users will have to pay separately for Facebook verification. This means that if a user wants a blue check on both Instagram and Facebook, they will need to subscribe to each app separately, bringing the total cost to $30 a month.

How Do You Get the Blue Check on Instagram? 2023

If users decide to buy a blue check on Instagram, they first need to go to their profiles. Users should see an option to subscribe to Meta Verified at the top. Tap 'Subscribe'. Alternatively, they can go to their profile, tap the three-line icon in the top right corner and tap 'Settings'. Go to "Accounts Center" and select "Meta Verified". If a subscription is available for the account, users will see 'Meta Verified available' next to their name and profile picture. Tap the Instagram profile and then select 'Subscribe'. Now tap Pay and choose a preferred payment method.

Once this is done, users will need to verify their identity to start the verification process. This must be done within three days of payment. To do this, tap the Instagram profile in Accounts Center and then select Confirm your identity. Update the name, tap Save, and then select the type of government ID used. Tap Take Photo to take a picture of the ID. If the photo looks good, tap Submit, or tap Retake if it isn't clear. Wait for the photo to upload and tap Finish. After Meta completes the verification, users will get a blue badge on Instagram and the benefits associated with Meta Verified.

It usually takes Meta up to 48 hours to verify an Instagram account. If an account isn't verified, Meta will refund the payment unless users apply for verification again. Instagram states that for an account to get a blue check, it must be a public or private individual profile. It must also have a profile picture showing the user's face, have two-factor authentication enabled, meet minimum post requirements, and have a valid government-issued ID that matches the name and profile picture on the Instagram account.