Verification
Anyone can read, follow and join the conversation. Publishing is different: every opine carries a name its author has proved is theirs. Verification is manual and usually takes 2-5 business days — and once approved, you can publish straight away.
For politicians, executives, athletes, academics, lawyers and public figures with an established public presence.
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Verifiable public profile — Wikipedia, official website, LinkedIn, or equivalent.
For registered businesses, law firms, consultancies, media outlets, charities and other legal entities.
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Registered company number or equivalent legal entity documentation.
For working journalists, editors, broadcasters and media professionals with active bylines.
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Active byline at a recognised publication or media outlet.
The process
Fill in the application form. Tell us who you are, share a verifiable public profile link and explain why you are applying. Takes two minutes.
The Opine team manually reviews every application. We check your public profile, verify your identity and assess your application against our criteria. This typically takes 2-5 business days.
We will email you with our decision. If approved, your verified badge appears on your profile and all your opines immediately. If unsuccessful, we will tell you why.
Any drafts you have written are ready to go, and your badge appears on your profile and everything you publish. Verification is free. Pro and Organisation plans add official statements, columns, series and signatures if you need them.
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Your application is reviewed by the Opine team only. We do not share your details with third parties.