{"id":40450,"date":"2025-04-18T14:07:37","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T14:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.famety.com\/blog\/?p=40450"},"modified":"2025-04-18T14:09:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T14:09:19","slug":"get-verified-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.famety.com\/blog\/get-verified-on-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Verified on YouTube"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

YouTube<\/strong> offers two forms of verification\u2014phone number verification<\/strong> and the verification badge (\u2714\ufe0f)<\/strong>\u2014each serving a different purpose in your channel\u2019s growth. Phone verification is essential for unlocking basic features like uploading videos over 15 minutes, live streaming, and adding custom thumbnails. It\u2019s easy to complete by receiving a code via SMS or voice call on the YouTube verification page. The verification badge<\/strong>, however, is a mark of authenticity and brand trust, granted to channels with 100,000+ subscribers<\/strong> that represent a real entity and follow YouTube\u2019s community guidelines. To apply, channels must have a complete setup (icon, banner, description) and submit a form with supporting proof of identity. While the badge doesn\u2019t provide extra features, it boosts search credibility and protects against impersonation. YouTube may remove it if you violate policies or change your channel name. To improve your chances, maintain consistent branding, avoid spammy practices, link official sites and social accounts, and build active community engagement. Verification helps establish legitimacy\u2014one through basic access, the other through recognized authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does YouTube Verification Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

YouTube verification can refer to two different processes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n