Telegram verification is already available for public figures and bodies, but its now rolling out a new system where accounts can be verified by third-party organizations Existing Telegram verificationThe existing system for verifying your Telegram account is to be a notable public figure or organization. Notability is established by linking to at least two pieces of press coverage about you by a credible, English-language publication, while your identity is proven by including a Telegram link in your bio on at least two other platforms:TikTokInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterVKSnapchatThird-party Telegram verificationSince organizations frequently have multiple Telegram accounts, the messaging app is now allowing already-verified organizations to do their own verification for additional accounts they use.Accounts that are verified by a third party will have a new logo next to their names instead of a blue checkmark.This decentralized platform for additional verification will help prevent scams and reduce misinformation with a unique proactive solution that sets a new safety standard for social platforms, Telegram said in a blog post.People or organizations that want to be authenticated will need to be first undergo verification and complete an application to become eligible to recieve the verified mark. Telegram said that entities can use its Bot API to assign or remove verification.For example, a verified 9to5Mac account would have the ability to verify each of its writers, so we got a 9to5Mac logo next to our names. The name of the verifying organization will also be shown.Image: TelegramAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel