Twitter has announced another major update to its account verification system. The company confirmed significant changes to its Twitter Blue subscription service. This marks the third major revision since Elon Musk acquired the platform. The verification process is getting simpler. Users must now subscribe to Twitter Blue and pay a monthly fee. The cost is $8 per month for web users. Mobile subscribers pay $11 monthly. Meeting these payment requirements is the main step for getting verified.
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Previously, the system faced criticism for allowing anyone with a payment method to get a blue checkmark. Fake accounts and impersonations became common problems. Twitter is now adding more identity checks. New applicants must verify their phone number. Twitter will review the account activity. The account must be active and meet certain age requirements. Accounts must be at least 90 days old. Accounts showing misleading behavior won’t get approved. Twitter aims to reduce scams and fake profiles.
(Twitter’S Blue V Certification System Has Been Reformed Again)
Existing verified users will see changes too. Legacy verified accounts not subscribing to Twitter Blue will lose their checkmarks soon. Twitter is removing the old verification system completely. The blue checkmark now only signifies an active Blue subscriber. It no longer automatically means the account is notable or authentic. Twitter hopes these steps make verification more meaningful. Users want clearer signals about account legitimacy. The company also mentioned upcoming exclusive features for Blue subscribers. These include priority in replies and mentions. Subscribers also get features like longer video uploads and an edit button. Twitter continues adjusting its paid model. The goal is balancing user trust with new revenue streams.
