Having a Ticketmaster Verified Fan account can give you early access to tickets for your favorite artists before they go on sale to the general public. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make your Ticketmaster account a Verified Fan account.
What is a Ticketmaster Verified Fan?
A Ticketmaster Verified Fan is an account that has been verified by Ticketmaster to belong to an actual fan of an artist, not someone just looking to resell tickets. Artists and event organizers can choose to make some tickets available first to Verified Fans to give real fans a better chance at getting good seats before brokers and scalpers can buy them all up.
Why become a Verified Fan?
The main benefits of having a Verified Fan account are:
- Early access to tickets – Verified Fans get first dibs on tickets before the general on-sale
- Better ticket availability – Fewer tickets are taken by scalpers during the Verified Fan pre-sale
- Reserved tickets – Some events will hold back top seats just for Verified Fans
- Special promotions – Verified Fans may get access to VIP packages, meet & greets, etc
How to become a Verified Fan
Follow these steps to make your Ticketmaster account a Verified Fan account:
- Create a Ticketmaster account – You need to have a Ticketmaster account before you can become a Verified Fan. If you don’t already have one, go to ticketmaster.com and click “Sign Up” to create your free account.
- Link your social media – Verifying your identity requires linking your social media accounts like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to your Ticketmaster account. Go to your Account Settings and connect at least one social media account.
- Follow the artist on social media – To prove you are a genuine fan, follow the artist’s official social media pages. It helps to actively engage with their posts and content over time.
- Check for Verified Fan opportunities – When an artist you like announces an upcoming tour, check Ticketmaster for any Verified Fan pre-sales. These will appear on the event page before general on-sale.
- Register for the Verified Fan pre-sale – Look for a “Register for Verified Fan” button on the event page. You’ll need to register separately for each event you want early ticket access for.
- Confirm your registration – Check your email and confirm your registration. This verifies your Ticketmaster account email address.
- Share on social media – Most pre-sales require sharing news of the event on social media to unlock the early access code needed to buy tickets.
- Get early access code – Within a day or two before the Verified Fan pre-sale, check your Ticketmaster account for the unique code needed to access and purchase tickets.
- Buy tickets – Log into your Ticketmaster account once the Verified Fan pre-sale starts and use your code to shop for tickets before the general public.
Tips for improving your chances
Here are some additional tips to boost your odds of getting Verified Fan status:
- Register as early as possible when a pre-sale is announced
- Link multiple social accounts like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Be active leading up to the on-sale, not just right before
- Engage with the artist’s social content by liking, commenting, sharing
- Follow any instructions when registering for each pre-sale
- Make sure your social accounts are public, not private
- List your location accurately in your Ticketmaster account
- Only register for artists you genuinely enjoy and follow
What if I don’t get Verified Fan status?
If your Ticketmaster account doesn’t get selected for Verified Fan status for an event you registered for, don’t get discouraged. Here are some things you can try:
- Keep actively engaging with that artist on social media
- Register again next time that artist announces a pre-sale
- Be sure you have a complete Ticketmaster profile
- Follow more artists you like to increase your chances
- Buy tickets when they go on sale to the general public
- Check for ticket resales closer to the event date
Even if you miss out on the Verified Fan pre-sale, you can still get tickets later when they go on sale to the general public. So don’t give up!
Other Ticketmaster features
In addition to Verified Fan, Ticketmaster offers a few other useful features to make getting event tickets easier:
- Ticketmaster Mobile App – Buy and manage tickets on your smartphone.
- Ticket Alerts – Get notified when tickets go on sale for events you want to see.
- Official Platinum Seats – Get premium seats in high demand areas at market driven prices.
- Fan-to-Fan Ticket Resale – Safely resell or buy tickets from other fans.
So be sure to explore all the options available to fans at Ticketmaster. With some effort, you can maximize your chances of scoring seats to see your favorite music acts and live entertainment.