What it does
Verify Bot is Telegram's official intake for verification requests. Eligible Telegram channels, public groups, and bots can use it to apply for the blue checkmark that signals to users they are interacting with the real entity, not an impersonator.
Why people use it
- Get the official blue verification badge on Telegram.
- Reduce impersonation risk for public-facing accounts.
- Make your channel or bot easier for users to trust.
How to use it
- Tap "Open in Telegram" above.
- Follow the bot's questions about your channel, group, or bot.
- Provide the supporting links and identity verification it asks for.
- Wait for Telegram to review. Verified accounts get the badge once approved.
Who can get verified
Verification on Telegram is not a status badge you apply for on merit. It confirms that a channel, group or bot is the official presence of something already verified elsewhere.
| You need | Detail |
|---|---|
| An official presence elsewhere | At least two of: a verified account on another major platform, or coverage in reputable media |
| A matching name and identity | The Telegram entity must clearly be the same thing |
| Complete profile details | A picture, a description, and a username |
What it is not
It is not for personal accounts, and it is not a popularity award. A channel with a million subscribers and no external verified presence will be turned down, while a small official channel for a verified organisation will not.
How to apply
Start the bot, choose what you are verifying, and supply the links that prove the external presence. The team reviews manually, so expect a wait and expect a clear yes or no rather than a negotiation.
Behind the app
Operated by Telegram FZ-LLC. The verification it grants is the same blue badge used across Telegram's platform.
