How to get verified on Snapchat
The short answer
You cannot apply. The badge is the Snap Star gold star, given to notable creators rather than requested. Snapchat+ does not verify you; it adds cosmetic extras and a subscriber badge.
Key takeaways
- The verification mark is the Snap Star star. There is no general-purpose blue tick equivalent.
- You cannot buy verification. Snapchat+ gives you a subscriber badge, not a verification badge.
- Snap Star status generally follows notability that already exists off Snapchat.
- Services selling Snapchat verification are fraudulent without exception.
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What the star actually means
The disappointing part first: there is no application form. A gold star next to a display name marks a Snap Star, meaning a public figure, creator or organisation whose account Snap has confirmed is genuinely them. Its purpose is impersonation prevention, not status, and that framing explains most of what follows. Snap only needs to verify accounts that people would plausibly impersonate.
| Badge | What it means | Can you get it on request? |
|---|---|---|
| Gold star (Snap Star) | Verified public figure or creator | No — awarded, not applied for |
| Snapchat+ badge | You pay for the subscription | Yes — it is a purchase |
| Public Profile | You have enabled a public presence | Yes — free, any account |
| Business account badge | Verified business entity | Through Snap's business channels |
Who actually gets it
Snap Star status is granted to accounts with a public profile in the ordinary sense of that phrase — musicians, athletes, television personalities, large creators, brands and public institutions. The consistent thread is that notability exists independently of Snapchat and is verifiable from outside it.
What you can actually do
There is no form for an ordinary account, but there are steps that make an account eligible if the underlying notability arrives. Doing them will not verify you on its own, and any guide claiming otherwise is guessing.
Putting yourself in a position to be verified
- Create a Public ProfileProfile → settings cog → Public Profile. This is free, available to any account, and a precondition for creator features.
- Complete every fieldReal name, bio, profile photo, and a linked website. A sparse profile is not verifiable against anything.
- Verify your email and phoneBoth must be confirmed on the account. This is basic account hygiene and independently worth doing.
- Build the audience elsewhere tooVerification follows notability. Snap looks for evidence outside its own platform.
- If you qualify, go through Snap's creator channelsEstablished creators and organisations are handled through Snap Star support rather than the general help desk.
The scams
Search demand for Snapchat verification is high and the supply of legitimate answers is nil, which is a reliable formula for fraud. The patterns are consistent:
- "Verification services" taking payment to submit an application that does not exist.
- Phishing pages styled as a Snapchat verification form, harvesting your username and password.
- Third-party apps claiming to add a star to your profile. These get accounts locked — see why modified clients cause logouts and locks.
- DMs from "Snapchat staff" asking you to confirm credentials. Snap does not do this.
What is worth doing instead
If the underlying goal is to look credible and be findable rather than to own a badge, a fully completed Public Profile achieves most of it. A real photo, a clear bio, a linked site and a Snapcode people can scan do more for discoverability than a star would.
Related reading: how followers work on a Public Profile, and the support routes if you need to report an account impersonating you — which, unlike verification, is something Snapchat acts on.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply to be verified on Snapchat?
Not as an ordinary account. Snap Star status is awarded to notable public figures, creators and organisations rather than granted through an open application form.
Does Snapchat+ give you a verified badge?
No. Snapchat+ adds a subscriber badge and cosmetic features. It is not verification and does not include the gold Snap Star star.
How many followers do you need to get verified on Snapchat?
Snapchat publishes no follower threshold. Verification tracks notability that exists off the platform rather than a specific number, so no follower count guarantees it.
Can I buy Snapchat verification?
No. Every service offering to sell verification is fraudulent. Snapchat has no paid verification route, and paying a third party risks both your money and your account.
Sources
Every source below was checked and returned a valid response at the time of the last review. Each note says which claim in this guide it supports.
- What is a Snap Star? — Snapchat SupportSupports: That the gold star denotes Snap Star status and what that programme covers.
- Support for Snap Stars — Snapchat SupportSupports: That Snap Stars are handled through a separate channel from general support.
- What features come with a Public Profile on Snapchat? — Snapchat SupportSupports: That a Public Profile is free, available to any account, and a precondition for creator features.
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