(Twitter’s Feature for Public Figures)

San Francisco, CA – Twitter introduced a new verification program specifically for public figures and organizations. This program aims to clearly identify prominent accounts. The platform wants to help users distinguish authentic voices.

This feature, called Verified Organizations, offers a distinct badge. The badge appears next to the account name. It also shows on affiliated accounts. This signals official status to the public.

Government institutions, businesses, and non-profits are eligible. Major media outlets and celebrities can also apply. The goal is confirming these accounts represent real, notable entities.

The program provides extra tools for managing verification. Organizations can link their official accounts. They can also verify accounts of key employees or members. This creates a trusted network.

Users see the verification badge immediately. This helps them know they are interacting with the real account. It reduces confusion with impersonators or fan pages.

Twitter believes this combats misinformation. Clear verification makes spreading fake news harder. Users can trust information from these verified sources more easily.

The process requires an application. Twitter reviews each request carefully. Approved organizations pay a monthly fee. The fee covers verification and the management tools.

This replaces some older verification systems. Twitter states it focuses on legitimacy and accountability. The platform wants prominent voices easily identifiable.

(Twitter’s Feature for Public Figures)

The feature is now available globally. Interested organizations can apply through Twitter’s website. The company expects wide adoption among official entities.