Telegram verification can now be carried out by third-party organizations

Telegram verification is already available for public figures and bodies, but it’s now rolling out a new system where accounts can be verified by third-party organizations …

Existing Telegram verification

The existing system for verifying your Telegram account is to be a notable public figure or organization. Notability is established by linking to at least two pieces of press coverage about you by a credible, English-language publication, while your identity is proven by including a Telegram link in your bio on at least two other platforms:

• TikTok
• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube
• Twitter
• VK
• Snapchat

Third-party Telegram verification

Since organizations frequently have multiple Telegram accounts, the messaging app is now allowing already-verified organizations to do their own verification for additional accounts they use.

Accounts that are verified by a third party will have a new logo next to their names instead of a blue checkmark. 

“This decentralized platform for additional verification will help prevent scams and reduce misinformation — with a unique proactive solution that sets a new safety standard for social platforms,” Telegram said in a blog post. 

People or organizations that want to be authenticated will need to be first undergo verification and complete an application to become eligible to recieve the verified mark. Telegram said that entities can use its Bot API to assign or remove verification.

For example, a verified 9to5Mac account would have the ability to verify each of its writers, so we got a 9to5Mac logo next to our names. The name of the verifying organization will also be shown.

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