How to Get Verified on Telegram

16 May, 2023 — James Brandon

Just like other top social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, Telegram also has verified accounts. Verified accounts in the various social media platforms are represented by a badge next to the username of the specific account.

As is common knowledge, not all social media accounts can be verified. There are certain criteria and conditions that must be achieved for accounts to be verified. For Telegram, individual accounts cannot be verified. Only channels, groups, and bots can be verified.

Being verified on Telegram means that the account is genuine and authentic. This badge acts as a trust signal, distinguishing verified accounts from impersonators or fake profiles. Being verified enhances your credibility and trustworthiness, especially if you are a public figure, business, or brand. This piece highlights how you can get verified on Telegram. In a previous article, we discussed how to get verified on Instagram.

How to Get Verified on Telegram

For your Telegram channel, group, or bot to be verified:

• Before initiating the verification process, it is recommended to include your Telegram channel or group link in your profiles on popular services such as Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube. This enables the Telegram Team to verify that these accounts genuinely belong to you.

• Next, launch your Telegram app on your Android device

• While on the launch page, use the search function at the top of the page to search for @Verify Bot

• From the search options that appear, tap on the Verified Bot username that is verified

• You will be redirected to the bot’s chat box. While there, tap the START button

• You will be asked to provide the link or username of the channel, group, or bot that you wish to verify. Type it in the chat box and send the message

• To proceed, tap the “Continue Now” button, and you will be prompted to enter your verified account usernames from Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

• Once your Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube usernames are successfully matched with your Telegram username, you will be granted the verification badge.