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Getting verified on social media pretty much means you've made it. Like Twitter and Facebook, TikTok has launched verified accounts. But nabbing one isn't quite the same. TikTok designed its ...

That coveted blue check mark: Being verified is a privileged status on many social media sites, but perhaps none more than Instagram. Becoming a verified Instagrammer can be difficult, but if you’re ...

Somiya Adrees is a writer at GameRant. Her gaming journey began at a young age with classics like Super Mario Bros., Sonic the Hedgehog, and Disney's Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge (all of which she ...

Like Twitter and Instagram, Instagram Threads allows users to become verified to confirm their identities and access some exclusive features. Similar to Twitter's verification process, you'll need to ...

Dan was a writer on CNET's How-To and Thought Leadership teams. His byline has appeared in The New York Times, Newsweek, NBC News, Architectural Digest and elsewhere. He is a crossword junkie and is ...

Adella Colvin has been targeted by racist comments and spam accounts on Instagram. To protect her yarn business, the founder signed up for Meta's verification program last week. Here's why she made ...

Previously reserved for celebrities and public figures, a social media verification badge was once a coveted status symbol. Today, verification has evolved into a vital tool for brands, influencers ...

Instagram users who can't go by their real name will probably skip Meta Verified. Credit: Bob Al-Greene / Mashable Facebook and Instagram users can now pay $14.99 per month (each, if signing up for ...

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Instagram’s challenger to Twitter has launched, so how can you get verified on Threads? Authenticity and credibility have never been more valuable on social media platforms, which is one of the main ...

Being popular on social media with a great number of followers is key to completing some weekly challenges in BitLife. In addition to that, having a verified account makes a big difference. The devs ...