Your New Year’s resolution for confirmation on Twitter was just a little more reasonable.
Three years after it stopped the verification process, Twitter announced Thursday that it is doing well on its promise in November to start verifying accounts again. Or, rather, that he will live up to that promise. In long blog post, the company said it plans to begin next year launching a public application process where anyone can apply for a blue-green sign.
In addition, as of January 20, Twitter will also begin applying a number of new rules and credentials to accounts that have already been verified – starting a potential landslide in the process.
“Under our policy, we may also remove confirmation from accounts that are found to be in serious or repeated breach of Twitter rules,” the news read on Thursday. evaluating these accounts on a case-by-case basis, and we will make improvements in 2021 to the link between the implementation of our regulations and certification. “
But back to why you’re really here: you want to know how to be tested. We reached out to Twitter to clarify when in 2021 – January? June? December? – intends to open the application process, and we were told “early 2021.”
Ask and you will receive (probably).
When that time comes around, the process should be pretty straightforward. Users will be able to find the “Request confirmation” option on their Account Options page both in the app and on the website. Indeed to prove, users must be “proven, famous, and active.”
According to Twitter, being “special” means that your account falls into one of the following categories:
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“Government”
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“Companies, logos, and organizations”
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“News organizations and journalists”
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“Entertainment”
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“Fun and game”
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“Campaigners, organizers, and other influential people”
Pay close attention to the categories, as you will be asked to submit your account for consideration as one of the above.
“The process will involve asking applicants to select a category for their certification status and verifying their identity through links and other support materials,” a blog post explained Thursday. We plan to use automated and humane review processes to ensure that we review applications thoughtfully and in a timely manner. “
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In particular, it is unclear whether the opening of the verification process in this way will do anything for the year-round criticism surrounding its settlement. After all, once Twitter’s “automated” rejection process begins, we are sure to hear about it in the timeline.
At least going forward, consumers will hopefully understand the criteria by which their authentication dreams have been crushed.