Meta Launches Waitlist for Verified Accounts on Facebook and Instagram

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has recently announced its new paid verification service, Meta Verified, and has opened a waitlist for those who want to be verified on both Facebook and Instagram. The new service aims to authenticate accounts with government-issued IDs and provide proactive account protection, exclusive features, and direct access to customer support.

Currently, the service is only available in Australia and New Zealand for users over 18 years old. However, people from other regions can join the waitlist to stay updated on when Meta Verified will be available in their area.

Meta Verified offers several benefits, including a verified blue badge, which confirms the authenticity of an account and authentication with a government ID. Moreover, the service provides proactive account monitoring and secure accounts with required two-factor authentication, increasing visibility and reach with prominence in some areas of the platform, such as search, comments, and recommendations.

In addition, users who join the Meta Verified program get access to exclusive features such as Facebook and Instagram stickers and 100 Stars a month on Facebook to show support for other creators.

To join the waitlist, users need to provide a government-issued photo ID and set up their preferred payment method. By visiting meta.com, users can sign up and stay updated on when the Meta Verified program will be available in their specific region.

Meta Verified is a significant step forward for the platform in the fight against impersonation and ensuring user security. The program's proactive account monitoring and two-factor authentication requirements will go a long way in preventing account hacking and identity theft, ultimately making Facebook and Instagram safer platforms for all users.