Meta is rolling out Facebook Verified, a free badge to show that a real person is behind a profile. This uses a selfie-based verification process and is aimed at helping users identify genuine accounts across key parts of the platform. The rollout begins in select markets and will expand globally over time.
How Facebook Verified Works
To qualify, users must be 18 years old or older, must meet Facebook’s trust and safety standards, and have no evidence of inauthentic behavior. The feature is not available for Pages or ProMode accounts.
For verification, users only need to record a short video selfie, which is then matched against existing profile photos. The process is free and usually takes only a few minutes.
Where the Badge Appears
Once verified, the badge will appear in several places including Marketplace, Dating, Groups, and profiles. There are also plans to add the badge to Feed posts later. The company says there is no subscription fee, and users only need to verify once for the badge to follow them across Facebook.
What the Badge Means
The Facebook Verified badge means a profile belongs to a real person who completed the selfie verification process and has met the platform’s standards. It is intended to help users before they respond to a listing, accept a date, or join a conversation. At the same time, the badge does not mean Facebook endorses the user or guarantees trustworthiness.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is Facebook Verified?
A: It is a free badge that confirms a profile belongs to a real person.
Q: How do users get verified?
A: They record a short video selfie that is matched with existing profile photos.
Q: Who can use it?
A: Eligible Facebook users who are 18 or older and in good standing with the platform’s standards.
Q: Where will the badge appear?
A: It will appear on Marketplace, Dating, Groups, and profiles first.
Q: Does the badge guarantee trust?
A: No. It only shows that a real person completed verification and does not endorse the user.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
