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After more than three years of pausing the application process for Twitter account verification, or the "blue tick," the microblogging platform is set to resume the verification process once again. #TwitterVerification #twitter
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Twitter has also started implementing the new policy by automatically removing the blue tick badge from accounts that are incomplete or inactive and no longer meet the updated verification criteria. #Twitter

In a few weeks, Twitter users will begin to see the new verification application in the Settings tab. After submitting their application, users can expect an email from Twitter in some weeks. If the application is approved, the blue badge will appear on the user's profile.

To get the ‘blue tick,’ a user must submit an official govt-issued ID. The account should be complete with profile name, picture, and either a confirmed email address or phone number along with a "record of adherence" to Twitter rules and should be active for the last 6 months.

Currently, there are six categories that qualify for Twitter verification. These include government; companies, brands; news organizations; entertainment; sports; influential individuals. Twitter plans to expand and introduce more categories like scientists and religious leaders.

At the time of its introduction in 2009, the blue tick badge was only provided to politicians, celebrities, and public figures to authenticate accounts and eliminate impersonators. Eventually, the verification process was rolled out for other users as well. #twitterverified