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

PDF download Download Article
Become a Snap Star and expand your reach across the platform
PDF download Download Article

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.

How to Get Verified on Snapchat

Users are "verified" automatically by Snapchat as Snap Stars. There's no official application process, but you can improve your chances by frequently sharing high-quality content, generating lots of engagement, setting your account to Public, being authentic, and presenting yourself as culturally relevant and notable.

Section 1 of 3:

What does it mean to be verified on Snapchat?

PDF download Download Article
  1. 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.
    2. Advertisement
Section 2 of 3:

Criteria for Snap Star Status

PDF download Download Article
  1. 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.
  2. 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. [5]
  3. Your account must be used primarily and consistently to create and share stories with the public. [6]
  4. 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. [7]
  5. Snapchat considers if your account is highly searched for or culturally relevant. [8]
  6. The content you share on your Stories must follow Snapchat's Community Guidelines and be safe, original, and appropriate for all Snapchat users. [9]
    • Keep in mind that Snapchat can accept or reject any application for Snap Star status in its discretion.
    7. Advertisement
Section 3 of 3:

Getting Verified

PDF download Download Article
  1. 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.
  2. This is indicated by your Bitmoji in the top left corner. Your Settings will open.
  4. You can find this underneath Support .
  6. This will open more options below.
  8. You can find this on the bottom of the page, below Need help with something else?
  9. A new page will open.
  10. 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.
  11. Snapchat requires identification to prove you are who you say.
  12. This may take a few days. You will receive an email from Snapchat notifying you of your acceptance or rejection from Snap Star status.
    13. Advertisement

Expert Q&A

Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Tips

      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Name
      Please provide your name and last initial
      Submit
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

      You Might Also Like

      How to
      Send a Cartoon Face Snap & Use Other Fun Lenses
      What Does the Green Dot Mean on Snapchat? Quick Answer
      How Snapchat Score Works: Factors, Seeing Your Score, & More
      3 Quick Ways to Know if Someone Deleted You on Snapchat
      10 Easy Steps to Recover Deleted Snapchat Memories
      How to
      Increase Your Snapchat Score Fast
      3 Easy Ways to Find Someone's Snapchat Username
      How to
      Tell if Someone Added You on Snapchat
      How to
      Save Snaps Without Them Knowing: Android & iOS
      How to
      Post to Snapchat Stories
      7 Easy Ways to Know if Someone Is Online on Snapchat
      330+ Cool, Creative, & Out-of-Pocket Private Story Names for Snapchat
      6 Quick Ways to Find Someone on Snapchat
      11 Signs Your Partner Is Snapchat Cheating & How to Handle It
      Advertisement

      References

      1. ↑ https://creators.snap.com/getting-started
      2. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012369735316-What-is-a-Snap-Star
      3. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012369735316-What-is-a-Snap-Star
      4. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012407611412-How-do-I-become-a-Snap-Star
      5. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012407611412-How-do-I-become-a-Snap-Star
      6. ↑ https://businesshelp.snapchat.com/s/article/public-profile-verify?language=en_US
      7. ↑ https://businesshelp.snapchat.com/s/article/public-profile-verify?language=en_US
      8. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012407611412-How-do-I-become-a-Snap-Star
      9. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012407611412-How-do-I-become-a-Snap-Star

      About This Article

      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 34,186 times.

      Is this article up to date?

      Advertisement