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Everything You Need To Know About Instagram Verification as a Musician and Business Owner

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Today, we have a lot to talk about in this article. So, If you are seeing this article you are definitely in the right place because we are going to share with you everything you need to know about Instagram verification as a musician and business owner. What is Instagram verification? This is a Blue Check-MARK that shows or appears on the right or left side of a famous Instagram username Lol… Which means that you are either a famous musician, a famous brand, or a public figure. Everyone using Instagram can apply for verification on the Mobile app easily but only a few get verified the reason is that they know the secret behind the verification process.

Can anyone be verified on Instagram?

There is something you need to know that Instagram has very strict policies about the verification process. Not everyone is eligible for a verified badge on their account; in fact, it’s quite hard to get the Instagram badge. But, it’s easy to sign in to your Instagram account and request a verified badge. But the verification process has got a lot more complicated after that. Instagram will review your application and they will only approve your account if only you meet the requirement. Below is the requirement you need to pay attention to before you apply on the Mobile App:

Authentic – Your Instagram account must represent a real person, artist, or registered business.

Unique – Instagram doesn’t verify interest accounts. Your account must be your unique presence, and you can only verify one account in your name/ artist name.

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Complete – You’re required to have a bio, profile photo, and at least one post. Your account must also be set to “public” and can’t contain any “add me” links to your other social media accounts.

Notable – This is probably the hardest criteria to meet. Instagram only verifies accounts that represent well-known, frequently-searched-for individuals, businesses, or brands. They’ll want to see evidence that you feature in multiple news sources, and these can’t be paid-for or any form of promotional content.

How do I get verified on Instagram when am not famous?

We get a lot of messages from Musicians and business owners on Instagram asking this question on how to get verified on Instagram when they are not famous. It’s hard to get an Instagram verified badge if you’re not famous or if you’re still growing your fanbase. The best way to get your Instagram verified is to make sure your profile meets Instagram’s four-point verification criteria. Work on your Notability by appearing in as many reliable news sources as you can and by accumulating awards and achievements for your music. You can boost your notability by inviting journalists to attend your concert and asking them to write and publish a review afterward or You can also contact a PR agency to get you on a reliable news source.

What are the reliable news sources for Instagram verification?

There are thousands of news sources there but few of them are reliable. Today we are going to share the List out the most reliable news sources for Instagram verification. The reliable news source mentioned here can get you VERIFIED within 30-90days.

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  1. Honk Magazine (Google News)
  2. Earmilk (Google News)
  3. The Source (Verified Platform)
  4. Thisis50 (Verified Platform)
  5. Influencive (Verified Platform)
  6. All HipHop (Verified Platform)
  7. Sheen Magazine (Verified Platform)
  8. Muzique Magazine (Google News)
  9. Hustle Franklins
  10. Dark Magazine (Important)
  11. News Break (Verified Platform)
  12. Respect Magazine (Google News)
  13. Time Bulletin (Important)
  14. Elevator Magazine (Important)
  15. Hype Off Life (Important)
  16. HipHop Since1987 (Important)
  17. State of HipHop (Important)
  18. New Fire Music (Important)
  19. Gotham Magazine (Important)
  20. About Insider (Important)
  21. Cali Post (Important)
  22. Daily Advent (Important)
  23. Menafn (Important)
  24. Vocal Creators (Verified Platform)
  25. DJ Ice Berg (Important)
  26. Redx Magazine (Important)
  27. Voyage Magazine (Important)
  28. 1st Day Fresh (Important)
  29. Kazi Magazine (Google News)
  30. Swagger Magazine (Important)
  31. HypeFresh (Very Important)
  32. Itsbizkit (Verified Platform)
  33. Forbes India (Verified Platform)
  34. HipHop Weekly (Very Important)
  35. Daily Herald (Verified Platform)
  36. Vents Magazine (Google News)
  37. Broad Way World (Google News + Verified Platform)
  38. Futuresharks (Important)
  39. LA Weekly (Important)
  40. Medium (Verified Platform)
  41. Seekers Time (Important)
  42. US Times Now (Important)
  43. America Dailypost (Important)
  44. Flaunt Magazine (Verified Platform)
  45. Disrupt Magazine (Very Important)
  46. The Hype Magazine (Very Important)
  47. Yahoo News (Verified Platform)
  48. TheInscriber Magazine (Important)
  49. The Odyssey Online (Verified Platform)
  50. Laprogressive (Important)

The sites listed above are reliable news sources PR agencies use to get their clients verified on Instagram. If you like this article don’t forget to drop a comment below and don’t forget to send Natalie a message if you have any questions. Like “How many News Sources does a musician need to get verified?”

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In Conclusion:

If you are a musician or a business owner you need to create a Google Knownledge Panel which will show up on Google when anyone search you on Google and it must be verified. It’s very important to add in your social media link Like “Follow Honk Magazine on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter”, the inner link will redirect reader to your social media account so it’s very important they mention your social media. The more Top tiers to target the more chance to get verified FAST!

 

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Natalie is a journalism major with a focus on Entertainment and Music who aspires to become a Content Creator For Honk Magazine. Eventually, she wants to be the Publisher or Editor-in-Chief of a major Publishing House. She loves helping people find their voice and passion for writing and journalism, and she can always be found with coffee in hand, editing another article.

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How To Contact Instagram Support in 2025 Through Email

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Instagram has billions of users worldwide, making it one of the most popular social media platforms. However, with so many users, cases of losing access to their accounts, disabled ads, and policy violations are widespread. That’s why we decided to share how to contact Instagram Support in 2025 through email. The main hurdle for users is reaching out to Instagram’s support team via email. Previously, Instagram users used support@instagram.com, but this email no longer works for support in 2025. Check out this article: How to Get Your Music Featured on Spotify Playlists in 2025

Here’s how to reach Instagram support via email or other means in 2025, broken down step by step.

Does Instagram Have an Email Support?

Many users search for Instagram’s official email to fix their issues, but Instagram no longer offers direct email support for general inquiries. The old Support@instagram.com email is unmonitored and unresponsive.

Still, Instagram does have dedicated email addresses that you can try if your issue falls into one of those categories. These include media and press inquiries: Press@instagram.com. Copyright@instagram.com—Copyrights are for copyright and intellectual property disputes. Help@instagram.com—Used at times for support but will not always respond. Advertising@instagram.com—For business and advertisement-related inquiries. Check out this article Why Artists Should Submit Their Music Directly to Honk Magazine

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Contact Instagram’s Help Center

Email support doesn’t work reliably, so going to Instagram’s Help Center at https://help.instagram.com is your best bet. Official forms to make inquiries in the following areas can be found here:

Account recovery (for hacked or disabled accounts)

Ad appeal requests

Policy violations

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Impersonation issues

Technical bugs

To reach Instagram through the Help Center:

Visit https://help.instagram.com

Find the solution to your issue using the search bar

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Complete a formal support request form if it’s needed

 

Contact Instagram through In-App Support

Instagram offers in-app support to contact for help. Here’s how:

Log on to Instagram. Open the app and visit your profile

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Click on the top right three-line menu (☰)

Select Settings and Privacy.

Scroll down to Help and tap Report a Problem.

Provide details about your issue and submit the request.

This may be the quickest way to elicit a response from Instagram’s support team.

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How to Appeal for a Disabled Instagram Account

If your account has been disabled, you won’t be able to log in. But you can appeal by completing an Instagram account recovery form instead:

Go to https://help.instagram.com/368191326593075

My Instagram Account Was Disabled Fine.

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Enter your full name, email, and username, and explain why your account should be restored.

[NOTE: You may be asked to send a photo of yourself holding a verification code.]

Please wait for a response to your email (it could be several days or weeks).

Reach Instagram Support Via Social Media

Instagram lacks email support but responds on official social media handles. A lot of users have had success by contacting Instagram’s official accounts on Twitter and Facebook:

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Twitter: @Instagram (Twitter generally deals well with customer complaints.)

Facebook: You can also message Instagram on its official Facebook page.

Instagram: If you haven’t another account, comment on their posts and tag them to get noticed.

A few users have suggested that commenting on Instagram’s official posts from another account is more likely to get you a response.

How to Contact Instagram for Ad Problems

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If you receive disabled or rejected Instagram ads, you can appeal directly to the Facebook Business Manager.

You can visit https://www.facebook.com/business/help.

Select Get Support, then Ads.

Choose your problem (ad rejection, payment issues, etc.).

You fill out an appeal, and Instagram’s ad team reviews it.

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If you have a business account and go through Facebook Business Manager, you can also have live chat support (this can also lead to a quicker response).

Be Careful Of Scams And Phishing Emails

Since most users are desperate to contact Instagram support, scammers benefit from it by sending fake emails. Here’s what to do to protect yourself:

Never respond to emails claiming to be from Instagram if you did not request these emails.

Pay close attention to the email address of the person contacting you. All legitimate Instagram emails will be from an address ending with @instagram. com or @facebook. com.

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Avoid sharing sensitive details like passwords. Instagram will never send you an email asking for your password.

As of 2025, the email option to contact Instagram support is no longer the best choice. Instead, users should contact Instagram through the Help Center, in-app support, and social media.

However, the official portal provides the proper steps to take, and if your account has been disabled, the only way back is to fill out that form. If ads are your issue, using Facebook Business Manager is your best friend.

If Instagram doesn’t offer a resolution, these methods can give you a better chance of getting a solution to your Instagram-related issues. If your problems are resolved, please come back to this article and drop a comment on how you went about it. So other people will learn from it.

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Why Artists Should Submit Their Music Directly to Honk Magazine

Honk Magazine is connecting artists to their fans like never before. In an industry where independent artists struggle to get their music into listeners’ ears, Honk Magazine is helping connect the dots between promising musicians and their fans. After five years of experience in the music PR industry, Honk Magazine has gained enormous respect for all artists by promoting their music and ensuring it reaches the right ears.

Since leaving SubmitHub, Honk Magazine has become fairly DIY, enabling artists to submit their music directly via Groover, Email, and MusoSoup. This method of directly submitting gets to the heart of the individual’s desire to create an artistic vision and helps ensure the artist receives the exposure they need to succeed.

Perhaps the hardest part for any independent artist is the investment required to promote their music. Honk Magazine notices such struggles and offers this platform for paid/promoted and free submissions. It gives every submission the attention it deserves, whether you’re an artist with a shoestring budget or a well-known musician eager to reach wider audiences.

But the effect doesn’t end there. Honk magazine partners closely with EARMILK and the other sister blogs, meaning that artists are featured not only on one outlet but also get coverage on several high-volume music blogs. What you Create is something every artist trying to increase their audience and establish themselves in this business is looking for.

While traditional submission portals often make artists feel like their work is simply another in a long line of submissions waiting to be processed, Honk Magazine takes the opposite approach of direct communication. If you are an independent artist, PR agent, record label owner, or manager, this direct connection enables a personalized promotion strategy.

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Submitting your music directly to Honk Magazine gives you a fast response so you can get back to making music, individualized outreach to ensure your submission reaches the right person, and thoughtful, targeted promotion limited to a small number of artists. The objective is to move artists ahead of their fans and the industry to help these artists become brands and celebrities in their own right.

How to Submit Your Music

You make it a simple process for artists to submit to Honk Magazine. Musicians can submit their tracks via:

✅ Email (so that we can reach out directly)

→honkmagazine@gmail.com (Active)

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Whatever means an artist prefers, Honk Magazine delivers quality, industry exposure, and tangible outcomes.

If you are an artist looking for a real platform that values your craft, Honk Magazine is the place to submit your music. Whether you’re just getting started or have an established following, now’s your opportunity to be seen, heard, and put in front of a whole new set of ears.

Do you know an artist who needs this chance? Please share this with them! Honk Magazine is here to elevate independent musicians one song at a time.

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