Fact Check: No, it’s not mandatory for users to verify their social media accounts within 3 months Fact Check: No, it’s not mandatory for users to verify their social media accounts within 3 months A viral post on social media claims that in accordance with the new guidelines, within three months, all social media accounts need to be verified with a government ID. However, the government has only asked the social media platforms to provide an appropriate mechanism for users who wish to verify their accounts voluntarily. advertisement UPDATED: February 27, 2021 21:20 IST A tweet claiming citizens to verify their social media accounts with a government ID is circulating on social media.