Twitter verification

After a 3 year pause Twitter has re-opened verification, but there are a few rules

By MSPoweruser

Who are eligible?

Only: -Government -Companies, brands and organizations -News organizations and journalists -Entertainment -Sports and gaming -Activists, organizers, and other influential individuals

You also need:

A full profile with -a profile name -a profile image -a confirmed email address or phone number. - A history of following Twitter’s rules, e.g. tweet respectfully and not abusively.

How to apply?

Twitter users will start seeing a new verification application option directly in the Account Settings tab. This will be rolling out gradually to Twitter users, and the process will look like this:

Gradual roll-out

The profile link to apply is rolling out gradually, so do not panic if it has not shown up in your profile yet. Verification can take a few days to a few weeks, depending on demand.