Instagram is letting more people apply for verification starting today, and it’s also rolling out general security improvements.
Accounts that have large audiences can now directly ask for verification through a form, instead of hoping that Instagram will one day grant them the status or by paying on the black market.
To apply, just go to your profile, head to Settings, and tap “request verification.” Then, you’ll need to give Instagram your account name, full name, and legal or business ID. After an unspecified time, Instagram will notify you whether your request has been approved or rejected.
The Facebook-owned company is also looking into improving security for users. Now, third-party authenticator apps like…
https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/28/17791450/instagram-verified-request-verification-status
