How to Get Verified on Snapchat: Criteria, Application & More

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Do you want to get a gold star next to your name on Snapchat? Snapchat users with gold stars have Snap Star status, which means their profiles are verified. Snap Star status, or verification, is typically given to celebrities, brands, and popular creators with high engagement, entertaining content, and other criteria. While there's no application you can fill out for Snapchat verification, there are several easy ways to increase your chances of getting Snap Star status. This wikiHow will show you how to get verified on Snapchat and become a Snap Star using your iPhone or Android device.

Things You Should Know

  • Users are "verified" automatically by Snapchat as Snap Stars. There's no official application process, but there are ways to improve your chances.
  • Snap Stars are determined based on account engagement, public stories, authenticity, notability and cultural relevance, and content quality.
  • If you're a creator or brand whose content is frequently duplicated or stolen on Snapchat, you can try to get verified by reporting the duplicated content.
Section 1 of 3:

What does it mean to be verified on Snapchat?

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    You can be approved for Snap Star status once you've shown that you create high-quality content and have grown a large audience. [1] Snap Star status adds a gold star next to your profile if you are approved and verified, which adds authenticity to your profile, business, or brand. [2]
    • The gold star is similar to the blue check mark on other social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
    • As Snapchat decides who qualifies as a Snap Star on a case-by-case basis, you are not guaranteed Snap Star status.
    • Once you have a Snap Star, you'll be eligible to have your content featured across Snapchat. [3]
    • There are ways to increase your chances of acceptance, such as following the criteria needed.
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Section 2 of 3:

Criteria for Snap Star Status

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    You must have a large audience viewing your Stories. While the number of views isn't specified, you must consistently have high engagement on your Stories. [4]
    • Viewers must watch your whole story to count as a single view.
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    To be verified, you'll need to frequently share high-quality Snaps to your Story. The more entertaining and share-worthy your Snaps, the better your chances at becoming verified.
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    Your account must be used primarily and consistently to create and share stories with the public.
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    Your account must represent a real person such as yourself and represent your unique presence. This means that more general interest-focused accounts won't be considered for Snap Star status.
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    Snapchat considers if your account is highly searched for or culturally relevant.
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    The content you share on your Stories must follow Snapchat's Community Guidelines and be safe, original, and appropriate for all Snapchat users.
    • Keep in mind that Snapchat can accept or reject any application for Snap Star status in its discretion.
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Section 3 of 3:

Getting Verified

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    Snapchat does not have a form you can fill out to be verified on the platform—instead, Snapchat automatically awards users with Snap Star status once they meet the criteria. However, you may be able to get verified by informing Snapchat that other users are duplicating or stealing your content. In this case, Snapchat may consider giving you a Snap Star to help protect your account and content.
    • This will work best if you're a known creator with a substantial number of views. If you can't prove that you need to protect your brand or intellectual property, Snapchat will likely reject you.
    • Creating a public profile may help you manage your content.
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    You'll need to include your Username , Email , and Mobile device . You'll also need to share details on your content being duplicated by others.
    • Be very clear that you require verification to protect your account and content.
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    Snapchat requires identification to prove you are who you say.
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    This may take a few days. You will receive an email from Snapchat notifying you of your acceptance or rejection from Snap Star status.
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      1. ↑ https://creators.snap.com/en-US/learn-get-started-for-aspiring-and-professional-creators
      2. ↑ https://support.snapchat.com/en-US/article/snap-stars
      3. ↑ https://support.snapchat.com/en-US/article/snap-stars
      4. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012407611412-How-do-I-become-a-Snap-Star

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