Meta Launches Instagram and Facebook Paid Account Verification
Meta officially launches a paid account verification program for its users on its platforms, namely Instagram and Facebook in the United States.
As is known, Meta was previously more commonly known by the name Facebook as a social media company that has existed since 2004 and was created by Mark Zuckerberg.
Meta now has around more than 2.8 billion active users every month on its various services, from Facebook, Instagram, to WhatsApp. Now, the company has launched a paid account verification program for Instagram and Facebook.
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Meta announced it via its official Instagram account. Before this was launched, in early February, leaks of paid account verification for Instagram and Facebook were circulating on the internet.
Reported The telephone from Gizmochina, Users who register for the Meta Verified program will receive blue tick verification on their Facebook and Instagram accounts, proactive impersonation protection, and direct access to customer support.
This paid verification program is valued at $ 12 or around Rp. 184 thousand via the web, while iOS and Android users will be charged $ 15 or Rp. 230 thousand to take into account platform fees.
Subscribers to this program will get stars every month that can be used to tip Facebook creators, as well as extra stickers for Stories and Reels posts.
However, customers in America are different, unlike those in Australia and New Zealand who immediately got increased visibility in some parts of the app.
“The company is taking time to further explore the value of this feature and learn from user feedback before considering expansion beyond Australia and New Zealand,” said a spokesperson for Meta. That being said while testing various programs, Meta aims to explore other features that will be included in this program.
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Meta’s paid verification program differs unlike Twitter Blue, in that it requires the use of Instagram and Facebook to provide an official ID that matches the user’s account name and photo.
In addition, those who wish to join this program must have additional eligibility requirements, including being 18 years of age and over and enabling two-factor authentication. [FY/HBS]
