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Instagram verification
Get verified on Instagram,
without the guesswork.
Meta Verified is an official subscription, and many people can apply themselves. We are honest about that. Where we earn our fee is the hard cases: name and ID mismatches, brands and stage names, businesses, and applications that already got rejected. We optimize your eligibility, handle the application, and fix what went wrong.
Free and honest. We tell you if you can simply apply yourself.
Straight talk
You cannot buy a badge. You can get approved.
Meta Verified costs about $14.99/mo and is open to anyone 18+ who can confirm their identity. No one can sell you the badge or guarantee approval, and anyone claiming insider Meta access is lying. Verification also does not boost your reach; Meta has confirmed that, and independent testing agrees.
So what do you pay us for? Getting approved when your case is not straightforward: a profile name that does not match your ID, a brand or stage name, a business with complex eligibility, or an application Meta already denied. That is where expertise turns a rejection into an approval.
Eligibility
What Meta Verified actually requires
There is no follower minimum. The most common rejection cause is the profile name not matching the ID. Full requirements guide →
How we help
From eligibility to approval.
We assess your account against Meta's real criteria and tell you honestly whether you can simply apply yourself.
We fix the things that cause rejections: name consistency, profile photo, bio completeness, 2FA, posting history.
We guide you through the official application and ID submission so it passes review the first time.
Already denied? We diagnose exactly why and prepare a corrected reapplication. We also advise on the free legacy route where it fits.
Pricing
Two separate costs, stated plainly
The official Meta Verified subscription. You pay this to Meta directly, ongoing.
Eligibility optimization, application assistance, and rejection recovery for accounts that need it.
If your case is simple, we will tell you to apply yourself and save your money. Our fee is for the cases where getting approved actually takes work. Full cost breakdown →
FAQ
Instagram verification, FAQ
How do I get verified on Instagram?▾
The accessible route is Meta Verified, an official paid subscription (about $14.99/mo) open to anyone 18+ who can confirm their identity with a government ID matching their profile name. You apply in Settings > Meta Verified. There is also the free legacy/notability badge, but it is now extremely selective. Essentras helps you meet eligibility, apply correctly, and recover from rejections.
How much does Meta Verified cost?▾
Meta charges about $14.99/mo on mobile (around $11.99 on the web), per profile, per platform, with higher business tiers. That subscription is something you pay Meta directly. Essentras's application-assistance service is a separate one-time fee for accounts that risk rejection or want eligibility optimization and rejection recovery. Simple cases can apply themselves for free, and we will tell you if that is you.
What are the requirements for Meta Verified?▾
You must be 18+, have a government ID matching your profile name, a complete profile with a face photo and bio, a real posting history, two-factor authentication enabled, and an account in good standing. There is no minimum follower count. The most common reason applications fail is the profile name not matching the ID.
Why was my Meta Verified application denied?▾
The usual causes are a profile name that does not match your government ID, poor ID photo quality, a missing or non-face profile photo, 2FA not enabled, or an account that is too new. Most are fixable. Essentras diagnoses exactly what went wrong and prepares a corrected reapplication.
How many followers do you need to get verified on Instagram?▾
None for Meta Verified, there is no follower minimum; it is based on identity, not fame. The free legacy/notability badge does effectively require notability (credible independent press coverage), but the paid Meta Verified subscription is open to any eligible individual or business.
Can you guarantee I get verified?▾
No, and anyone guaranteeing a verified badge is misleading you. Meta makes the decision and can deny applications, including paid ones. What we guarantee is honest eligibility assessment, profile and application optimization, and a corrected reapplication if you were rejected. We never fake documents or claim insider access.
What is the difference between Meta Verified and legacy verification?▾
Meta Verified is the paid subscription open to anyone who verifies their identity; the badge is removed if you cancel. Legacy (notability) verification is free but awarded only to notable public figures and brands with credible independent press coverage, and it is permanent unless the account violates policy. The blue check looks identical for both.
Can a business get Meta Verified?▾
Yes. Meta Verified for Business has its own tiers and requires verifying your connection to the business, a minimum account tenure and activity, business details, and 2FA. Review takes around 3 business days. Essentras helps businesses meet the portfolio and asset requirements and apply correctly.
Does Meta Verified boost your reach or followers?▾
No. Meta has confirmed the badge does not give preferential feed ranking, and independent testing found no reach or engagement boost. The real benefits are the verified badge itself, proactive impersonation protection, and access to live human support. Anyone promising "more reach from verification" is wrong.
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An honest eligibility read in seconds, and a full assessment within 24 hours. If you can simply apply yourself, we will say so.
Essentras provides application assistance and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta or Instagram. Meta Verified is a subscription paid to Meta.