verified user

Proven real person

A verified user is someone whose identity or credentials have been confirmed by a platform or service, typically indicated by a badge or checkmark on their profile.

Verification originally distinguished public figures from imposters: Is that the real celebrity or a fan account?

The meaning has shifted on some platforms to simply indicate a paid subscription rather than authenticated identity.

Opposites
identity authentication status

verified userbot

Automated software agent

bot account · fake account · impersonator · anonymous account · spam account

human vs automated

verified userbot

Automated software agent

bot account · spam bot · fake account · script

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Everyday, not technical · Rated G