Um… You probably think we are talking about the check mark many bloggers have, right? This term can mean other things and, in general, be necessary for you for various reasons (not just for recognition of your authority). So let's find out what it is, how to verify YouTube channel, and what benefits you get.

What Is YouTube Verification?

There are two ways to get verified on YouTube. Let's look at them one by one.

Account verification

This type of verification lies in confirming that your account belongs to you (and not, for example, to a bot). You can do it by entering a one-time code sent to your phone. After the process of getting a verified YouTube account is completed, you get the following options within this platform:

  • Uploading 15+ minute videos.
  • Adding thumbnails to your videos.
  • Access to live streaming functionality (to further expand your live streaming capabilities, you can try the Gyre.pro tool, which has been certified by YouTube and operates following all its rules).

You can check whether your account has been verified in your Settings->Channel in the Feature eligibility tab – if a specific function is available, it is green. For example, here, you can additionally enable the ability to monetize and add external links to your videos. By the way, if you are faced with demonetization, here, you can find out how to resume receiving income through YouTube.

Channel verification

This type of verification involves getting a YouTube check mark next to your channel name. It tells your audience that your channel is authentic and really belongs to you. This may be relevant for you if you have a lot of fakes on social media. This way, your viewers will be sure that they are consuming original content from the creator.

Why Should You Get Verified on YouTube?

We can identify several YouTube verification benefits that determine the necessity of this procedure. Here they are:

  • Increased trust from your audience.
  • Protection from fakes.
  • Presence of a YouTube verification badge in search results.
  • Early access to platform updates.

How to Get Verified on YouTube: Step-By-Step

To receive a YouTube verified badge, you should perform the following verification eligibility actions:

#1. Check your compliance

To get the coveted YouTube verified symbol, you must:

  • Have 100,000 subscribers.
  • Be an original content creator who can provide documents to confirm your identity.
  • Update your channel regularly with new, engaging full-time videos and/or Shorts (you can find the best ideas for content creation here) and complete your profile.

If you create music content, to get a verified status, you must also:

  • Represent only one artist or band.
  • Have at least one video released on behalf of a music label or music distributor.
  • Work with an in-platform partner manager or collaborate with a music label that cooperates with such a manager.
  • Be a member of the Partner Program.

#2. Open the tab with the application for receiving the mark

This application becomes available to content creators with an audience of 100,000+ subscribers. Note that if you have gained this number of subscribers recently, filling out such an application may take several days.

#3. Fill out the application

To do this, you will need the name and ID of your channel, which you can find in the Additional Settings section. Once all the fields are filled in, you must submit the application by clicking on the corresponding button. Note that the application may take up to several weeks to be reviewed and sometimes require additional personal data.

Ways to Enhance Your Channel's Credibility Without a YouTube Verification Badge

While the YouTube verified mark is not available to all content creators, you still have other ways to prove the authority of your content to your audience:

  • Come up with a unique, recognizable channel name that would briefly reflect its essence.
  • Set a high-quality profile photo so that users understand that they have “come to the right place”.
  • Set up a banner image and watermark.
  • Ensure a unified visual style for all content you upload.
  • Communicate with your audience.
  • Report accounts that impersonate you.

That's it!