Twitter makes getting verification badges easier for users Sci-Tech Thu, May 20, 2021 this file illustration photo taken on May 27, 2020 a Twitter logo is displayed on a mobile phone in Arlington, Virginia. Twitter said on May 20, 2021. — AFP/File Twitter said Thursday it was revamping its rules for verified accounts, potentially opening up the coveted blue badge to more users, but with clearer guidelines. Updated procedures will make it easier for Twitter users to request certification, but the platform will also remove the badge for those without certain requirements, as well as for those violating Twitter's rules. "Today's application rollout marks the next milestone in our plans to give more transparency, credibility and clarity to verification on Twitter," the company said in a statement.