i was looking into how you can officially verify your account @instagram in 2026. turns out there's two main ways: one is free and another where u gotta pay for it thru meta verified.
the official way without paying? well, they're pretty strict abt who gets the blue tick now - usually only celebs or big brands make that cut ♂️
but if you're willing to shell out some cash
(it costs $19.85 per month), then yep! meta verified does it for ya ⚡
got any other tips on how people are trying legit ways? i'm curious about what others have found works outside of just waiting or paying
https://buffer.com/resources/how-to-get-verified-on-instagram/