New Delhi: Twitter’s new owner, Elon Musk, has soon announced his plan to charge Twitter users for blue ticks on a monthly basis. Fee income will depend on the offer and the purchasing power parity of each country/region. This has sparked a debate with many users complaining of being charged for a service that was previously free.
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What is Twitter Blue Tick?
This is a verification badge given by Twitter to prominent and popular people and organizations to verify their accounts. The blue verified badge on Twitter lets people know that a public interest account is authentic. It helps to expose fake accounts to real ones. Twitter blue ticks have become the status of a symbol for users to mark their importance and responsibility. It cannot be bought before the acquisition of Musk.
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What is the process to get the verification tick?
A person who wants to verify their account must have these three things: Authentic, Notable and Active.
How to apply for verification yet?
Step 1: Need to navigate to the More*** icon in the main menu.
Step 2: Then select ‘Settings and Support’ option.
Step 3: Then select ‘Settings & Privacy’ option.
Step 4: Now select ‘Your Account’.
Step 5: Tab on Account Information and then enter your password to continue.
Step 6: Under Verify, select Request verification. Then initiate the request.
There are several categories for verification which include government, news organizations, news and journalists, companies, brands and organisations, content creators and influencers.