Hey there! I’m glad you’re here! It’s time for another edition of “This Week in Telegram.” In this episode, we’ll discuss the new verification badge that’s rolling out today on Telegram(纸飞机中文). So, what’s the point? Well, the purpose is to make sure that it’s easy for people to tell official accounts apart from unofficial ones. This verifies that the user behind an account is who they claim to be. Official accounts are set up by a real person/entity, not a bot or a service.
A new verification badge has been released
You may have seen the new verification badge, which has started rolling out on Telegram today.
The badge looks like a small shield with a check mark inside (
We hope you’ll enjoy using our new verification badges—and don’t hesitate to tell us what you think of them!
It will be fully updated soon
Users who have yet to see this badge in their chats can rest assured that it will become available soon. It’s a new feature that we’re rolling out gradually, and everyone will be able to use it when they want to. There’s no need for you to do anything special or enable any options; just keep using Telegram as usual, and the badge will appear when you want it to. You can also disable it if you’d rather not see it at all (or disable any other badges).
So, you ask, what’s the point?
The point is to make sure that it’s easy for people to tell official accounts apart from unofficial ones. This verifies that the user behind an account is who they claim to be—an actual person or entity, not a bot or service. And if you’re a business owner with an official Telegam account, this badge will help your followers know that they can trust what comes out of your mouth (or keyboard). It shows them that you are here in good faith and want to share valuable content with them on a regular basis.
Distinguish between official accounts and unofficial accounts
The purpose of the badge is to make it easier for people to tell official accounts apart from unofficial ones. Our goal is to help create a safe space where people can share their stories and ideas without fear of being attacked or impersonated by an imposter.
The Telegram community (Telegram社区)has grown so much that there are now millions of us across the world, but we all have one thing in common: we’re real people just like you! We want to give you a way to identify yourself as an authentic member of this community when chatting with other members on Telegram or Instagram. You’ll know exactly who’s behind your conversation—meaning there’s no risk in sharing something personal on social media platforms anymore!
This verifies that the user behind an account is who they claim to be
Verified badges are a way to verify that a user is who they claim to be. This isn’t the same thing as verifying that a user is who they are, or even necessarily looks like their photos.
It’s important to note that verified badges are never awarded based on how much money you’ve made, what kind of work experience you have, or how many followers you have on social media.
Official accounts are set up by a real person/entity, not a bot or a service
Official accounts are not bots or services.
Official accounts are not impersonators.
Official accounts are not scams.
Official accounts are not spamming (not illegal to get it).
Official accounts are not fake (not fake followers, haven’t been bought).
Better distinguish between official and unofficial accounts
The new badge is a way to better distinguish between official and unofficial accounts.
To receive the badge, you must have at least 10,000 followers on Telegram or have made at least 1,000 posts on Telegram. The badge is then displayed in your profile information as a green background with an image of the Telegram logo. This should help users know when they are talking to an official page and not fall victim to fake accounts created by scammers.
The badge also helps identify bots: if an account has a badge but doesn’t respond when you send them messages (or vice versa), they’re likely using automated responses through their bot system instead of human interaction.
Conclusion
We hope you like the new verification badges and find them helpful! If you have any questions, please reach out to us on Telegram.
