Bluesky announced on Monday that it is officially introducing blue check verification, confirming earlier speculation about the feature’s arrival.
Similar to the original Twitter verification (RIP), Bluesky’s blue check is designed to confirm the authenticity of notable accounts, helping users identify legitimate posts and avoid impersonation.
In the initial rollout, Bluesky will collaborate with a limited group of “Trusted Verifiers”—independent organizations that can confirm the identities of their own team members. For instance, a company could use the system to verify individuals on its PR team, signaling to users that those accounts are trustworthy sources of company updates.
To maintain credibility, each verification will also undergo review by Bluesky’s internal moderation team.
Bluesky already offered a verification method by allowing users to use a custom domain as their handle. For example, an account verified with the TechCrunch domain clearly indicates its authenticity, since a copycat wouldn’t have access to that domain.
This new layer of verification is particularly valuable for public figures such as journalists, politicians, and celebrities, providing another defense against impersonation and misinformation. According to Bluesky, over 270,000 users have already linked their usernames to websites for verification purposes.
“Domain handles remain a key part of our verification process,” Bluesky wrote in a blog post. “However, we’ve also heard from users that a more visible indicator would help signal authenticity more clearly.”
Although users can’t apply for verification just yet, Bluesky noted that a request form will be introduced in the future.
