Telegram verification can now be carried out by third-parties

telegraph Verification already works for public figures and institutions, but it’s now rolling out a new system where third-party organizations can verify accounts…

Existing Telegram verification

The existing system for verifying your Telegram account is that of a well-known public figure or organization. Visibility is established by linking to at least two news stories about you in reliable English-language publications, and your identity is proven by including a Telegram link in your profile on at least two other platforms:

• Tik Tok
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Youtube
• twitter
• VK
• Snapshot

Third-party Telegram verification

Since organizations often have multiple Telegram accounts, the messaging app now allows organizations that have already been verified Do your own verification Other accounts they use.

Accounts that are third-party verified will have a new logo next to their names instead of a blue check mark.

“This decentralized platform for additional verification will help prevent scams and reduce misinformation, and its unique proactive solution sets a new security standard for social platforms,” ​​Telegram said in a blog post.

Individuals or organizations seeking certification need to undergo verification and complete an application before they are eligible to receive the verified mark. Telegram said entities can use its Bot API to assign or remove verification.

For example, verified 9 to 5 The account will be able to verify each of its authors, so we get 9 to 5 logo next to our name. The name of the certifying authority is also displayed.

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