Twitter launched its new account verification system

As expected, from today Twitter will begin to implement a new process of request for verification on the social network, in other words, to get the famous blue badge next to the profile name, which is one of the shapes that the platform of help distinguish the authenticity of accounts of high public interest.

“For the past few months, we have been working to clarify the eligibility criteria for verification and have launched a new policy consisting of public comments.. We have also started to enforce this policy by automatically removing the verified badge from accounts that no longer meet the updated verification criteria, such as those that are inactive O incompleteThe company pointed out in the official statement.

What are the requirements for requesting an audit

To be eligible for the Blue Badge, you must meet the criteria of one of the six categories listed below:

-Government

-Companies, brands and organizations

-News and journalist organizations

-Entertainment

-Sports and games

-Activists, organizers and other influencers

In addition to the category-specific eligibility criteria which are described in the verification policy, the account must be complete. This means you must have a profile name, photo, confirmed email address, and phone number. In turn, it is necessary that the profile has been active within the last six months and has a history of compliance with Twitter rules, as mentioned in the policy of Check.

How to register

Over the next few weeks, everyone on Twitter will start seeing the new verification app right on the tab. Setting Account.

Once the request is submitted, the social network will send a response email within 1 to 4 weeks, confirming to the user that the verification has been approved or that the request does not meet the verification criteria. If the request is approved, the blue badge will automatically appear on the profile. In the event that it has been revoked and the user believes that they meet the conditions and that Twitter’s decision is wrong, You can then resubmit your request 30 days after receiving the rejection.

“We know that the current verification policy may not represent all of the people who should be eligible to be verified on Twitter.So we plan to introduce more categories later this year, such as scientists, academics, and religious leaders. To stay up to date with the verification, be sure to follow @CheckedThey anticipate the company.

In the future, the company plans more news to add improvements to the profile, such as a “pageAbout“Where there will be more data and options for users to express themselves better.

The last big news the company announced a week ago was the advent of direct voice messages, an option that allows you to send audios up to 140 seconds in private to other users.

This is in line with last year’s Twitter announcement in which he added voice tweets which, at the moment, areThey are only available for iOS devices. To use this tool, you need to go to the option to create a new Tweet and select the sound waves icon.

This added to the presentation of Spaces or spaces, a tool for creating live audio conversations, makes it clear that the company is relying on audio as a means of communication.

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