People decide whether to read you before they read you.
A name anyone could have claimed reads differently from one that has been checked. Verified puts your real, confirmed name and a badge next to everything you write — and lifts the limits a free account writes under.
How a profile looks with Verified badge. Sign in to see yours.
Is this for you?
For you if
You want readers to know your name is real
You write under your own name and want it checked
You use the free Explorer profile and want the badge
Not for you if
You prefer to stay anonymous
You already hold Gen. C Member or higher: it is included
What you get
Included from Gen. C Member and up. On the free Explorer profile, a yearly add-on.
A badge next to your name on posts, comments and profile
Your confirmed real name on your profile
An identity check by an independent verification provider
Verified identity
What changes the moment it is on
Three concrete differences. Each one is a limit a free account lives with today.
A name that has been checked
The badge sits next to your name on every post, comment and profile visit. Readers see a person who was willing to be identified, which is a different starting point from an anonymous handle.
Write as often as you have something to say
A free account is capped at 20 posts and 20 comments a week. That cap is the reason most people stop before they start. Verified removes it.
Be discoverable
Posts from free accounts never enter the Discovery feed, so they only reach people who already follow you. Verified makes your writing eligible to be found by people who do not know you yet.
Frequently asked questions
Is Verified included in a plan?
Yes.Gen. C Member and every plan above it include the badge and the verified name. On the free Explorer profile it is a paid add-on.
How does verification work?
Once you have paid, or once your plan includes it, you complete an identity check with our verification provider. The badge appears when the check is approved.
What if my check is not approved?
Your purchase stays open, so you can try again while the year you paid for is still running.
How long does the badge last?
A badge bought on its own runs for a year and renews yearly. A badge included in a plan lasts as long as that plan.
Can I buy it without a paid plan?
Yes. The badge can be bought on its own for the free Explorer profile.
