Back in February, Meta announced its intention to give away the precious blue goat for a price. Meta claims that this subscription model will help creators get better reach by expanding their audience. At the time of launch, the subscription model was limited to Australia and New Zealand only. However, Meta has extended its Verified model further to India. Find out more about this.
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Users in India will now be able to get a blue tick next to their name for just Rs 699 per month. During this process, subscribers will be authenticated via a government ID and a selfie video, and a verified badge will appear after the user's name. This is available for both Facebook and Instagram.
To get started, simply select the Instagram and/or Facebook profile you want to verify. Set your preferred payment method and submit your government ID and a selfie video for authentication purposes. It usually takes Meta 48 hours to verify your identity. If Meta refuses to offer you the blue tag, your deducted amount will be refunded within 60 days. Additionally, you can cancel your subscription anytime between 24 hours after renewal.
Once verified, you will be able to establish the authenticity of your account by eliminating duplication and identity theft. You'll also be able to add two-factor authentication to your account and access account monitoring tools. The paid subscription will unlock a wealth of exclusive stickers on Facebook and Instagram Stories and Reels, along with 100 stars a month. Your account will also be submitted comments and recommendations via the algorithm. As a verified user, you will receive priority help from a real person. This can range from small account-related issues to safety and security issues.
