Want to get yourself verified on Bluesky? The company just made a verification form available to the public, and you can use it to submit a request to get yourself a shiny blue check mark. This comes about a month after Bluesky first launched its verification program, which focused primarily on verification from third-parties and Bluesky itself. This latest change, however, allows you to apply for verification directly with Bluesky.
The different types of Bluesky verification
Unlike X and Instagram, Bluesky doesn't charge you for verification. However, there are three different kinds of verification on the service and it can get a bit confusing. The first and easiest type of verification is self-verification on Bluesky. This is open to anyone who owns a domain name. You can easily link your Bluesky account to the domain, which changes your handle to the domain name. Self-verification doesn't come with a blue check, however.
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There are two types of blue checks: a scalloped blue check and a simple circular one. The scalloped blue check is for organizations designated as trusted verifiers. These include Bluesky itself, and a select few third-party organizations. When these trusted verifiers assign blue checks to an account, that account gets a circular blue check. Bluesky says it reviews all accounts verified by third-party organizations.
Who can get verified on Bluesky
According to a post by the Bluesky Safety account, you need to have an account that's “active and secure, authentic, and notable,” if you want to get verified. The company defines these things quite clearly in the verification form. You need to have a complete bio, show regular activity on the platform, and have a profile photo. Bluesky recommends enabling two-factor authentication as well.
To meet the “authentic” criterion for verification you need to be a “real person, registered business, organization, or legitimate entity.” Your handle and display name should align with who you really are (or your business), as your account “must be the unique presence of the person or business it represents.” You also want to add a link to your Bluesky account on your official website, since this is also checked for verification.
What do you think so far?
Finally, to qualify as a “notable” account, your account should be important in your field or geographic region, the company says. To determine notability, Bluesky says it looks at things like “professional recognition, media coverage in established publications, presence on credible reference platforms, or other evidence of public interest.”
How to get verified on Bluesky
If you haven't been verified yet on Bluesky, then you can go right ahead and fill out this form to request it. Once you do that, sit tight until you hear from Bluesky. If you receive no response at all, it probably means that your request wasn't approved. You'll hear back from the company if your account is selected for verification, and Bluesky may request an ID to verify your identity. Once you get your account verified, the blue check may be revoked if you violate community guidelines.
You can also hide your verification badge by going to Bluesky Settings > Moderation > Verification Settings > Hide verification badges.
