New Delhi: Meta on Wednesday brought its verified subscription bundle to Instagram and Facebook in India, which includes a verified badge that authenticates accounts with a government ID, active account protection and access to account support. Meta Verified is available for purchase on Instagram or Facebook in India through a monthly subscription of Rs 699 on iOS and Android.
In the coming months, the company will also introduce a web purchase option for Rs 599 per month. “We will also retain the verified badge for accounts that were verified prior to the introduction of Meta Verified,” the social network said in a statement.
With Meta Verified in India, you’ll get a verified badge, confirming that you’re the real you and that your account has been authenticated with a government ID.
Users will also get “greater protection from impersonation with active account monitoring for impersonators who may be targeting people with a growing online audience”.
It will also help users with common account issues. The company said that for the time being, support is only available in English, but will be expanded to include Hindi in the coming months.
The company said, “We want to offer subscriptions that are valuable to everyone, including creators, businesses and our community at large. As part of this vision, we’re developing what it means to have verified accounts on our apps.” Have been.”
To be eligible, accounts must meet minimum activity requirements, such as prior posting history, and applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
“Applicants are then required to submit a government ID that matches the profile name and photo of the Facebook or Instagram account they are applying for,” the company said.
Meta Verified memberships will include active monitoring for account impersonation. Businesses are not eligible to apply for Meta Verified at this time.