Instagram just announced 3 important features

Parul Jain
Sep 2, 2018 · 2 min read

Instagram co-founder and CTO Mike Krieger recently, announced three important features in a blog post which enhances the security of the instagram community. They also allow users to take care of safety of their accounts. The first feature is: a user can apply for the instagram verification badge request. The second is, the 2-factor authentication. The third is, Instagram now supports 3rd party authentication.

Previously, people used to have a myth about the verification badge that, it is a sign of status. But it is not true. The verification badge is a sign of authenticity. The basic requirement to apply for a verified badge is that you need to follow terms & conditions and community guidelines of Instagram. Also, your account needs to be authentic, unique, complete and notable.

In order to be authentic, you need to register your user account or business account with the registered business name. Instagram encourages users to be unique. Creating multiple accounts with similar username is a big “NO” except if another account is in other language.

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For the verified badge, your account must have minimum one post. Your account should be public, and having bio and relevant profile picture. Account with follow me link would not be eligible for the Instagram verification Badge. Instagram does not provide badge to paid and promotional content. Your account needs to be highly searchable. Instagram has an authority to remove the badge, if misleading content found in the account.

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Unlike Google, Instagram also announced 2-factor authentication. For that, you need to go to ‘Account settings’ and turn on the two-factor authentication. In two-factor authentication, you will be asked to enter the special login code from your mobile phone, or confirm your login whenever you or someone tries to login through new device.

It also supports the login codes from the third party apps like duo or Google authenticator. This will reduce the chances of fake accounts.

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