He said he wants it to be “rock solid” when it returns… in two weeks.Karissa BellK. Bell|11.15.22
The Twitter Blue Checkmark is seen in this photo illustration in Warsaw, Poland on 21 September, 2022. Twitter management has announced the introduction of a new verification label to replace the blue check previously given only to verified accounts. As the director of the service, Esther Crawford explains, unlike the blue symbol this one will be gray and it will be free. Twitter management has announced the introduction of a new verification label to replace the blue check previously given only to verified accounts. As the director of the service, Esther Crawford explains, unlike the blue symbol this one will be gray and it will be free. Verified accounts will now have an 'Official' badge under their username, along with a gray verification tag. All previously verified accounts will receive the 'official' check mark which will not be available for purchase and not everyone will be eligible. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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The new date is November 29th, according to Musk. The new date comes just a few days after the company paused the roll out and halted new sign-ups after the site was overrun by prankers and scam artists.

The company was given enough time to make sure that it is rock solid, according to Musk. The company has brought back official labels in order to assure advertisers. Musk said that verified users will not be able to change their display names without losing their check mark.

Punting relaunch of Blue Verified to November 29th to make sure that it is rock solid

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 15, 2022

Since the launch of paid verification on the platform, more brands have pulled out of it. Musk has suggested that companies may be able to identify official accounts, as well as other accounts that are actually associated with them. It is not clear how that idea fits into the new verification plans.

We tried to get in touch with the company, but they no longer have a communications team.

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