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How to Claim Profile - Creator

How to Claim My Profile?

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Written by Rosemary Haddad
Updated over 2 months ago

Overview

Learn how to claim your social media profile on Favikon using the Chrome extension. This guide walks you through the complete process—from account setup to successful profile verification.


When to Use This

Use this guide if you are a content creator or influencer who wants to:

  • Take control of your Favikon profile and edit your information

  • Access detailed analytics and insights about your performance

  • Connect with brands and showcase your influence across platforms

  • Track your rankings and growth metrics in your niche

This is essential for creators who want to leverage Favikon’s Creator Plan features for influencer marketing and brand partnerships.


Step-by-Step Instructions

Prerequisites

  • A computer or laptop (Favikon is not compatible with mobile devices)

  • Google Chrome browser

  • Active public social media accounts you want to claim


Step 1: Create Your Favikon Account

  1. Visit https://app.favikon.com and sign up for a free account

  2. Fill out your personal information

  3. Check your inbox and confirm your email by clicking the verification link


Step 2: Confirm Creator Plan Access

  1. Log into Favikon

  2. On the left sidebar, check for the “Creator” label under your profile icon

  3. If missing, verify you're on the Creator Plan


Step 3: Download the Favikon Chrome Extension

  1. Go to My Profile from the left menu

  2. Click to download the Favikon Chrome extension

  3. Install and pin it in your browser


Step 4: Configure Extension Permissions

  1. In Chrome, go to chrome://extensions/

  2. Click Details on the Favikon extension

  3. Turn ON “Automatically allow access on the following sites”

  4. Ensure the extension is updated to the latest version


Step 5: Claim Your Social Media Profile

  1. Log into the social media account you want to claim (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)

  2. Navigate to your profile page (must be public and have at least 1 follower)

  3. Click the Favikon extension icon

  4. Click “Claim My Profile” in the extension popup


Step 6: Verify Successful Connection

  1. Return to your Favikon dashboard

  2. Click Start to begin using the platform

  3. Your claimed profile will now appear under verified accounts


Want to Claim More Profiles?

Repeat Steps 5–6 for each additional platform (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Twitch).


FAQs & Troubleshooting

Q: The “Claim My Profile” button doesn't appear

  • Make sure extension permissions are enabled (auto-access on all sites)

  • Confirm you're logged into both Favikon and your social profile in the same browser

  • Ensure you're on your actual profile page, not a post or feed

Q: I'm logged in but still see a “Sign In” button

  • Recheck Chrome extension permissions

  • Clear your browser cache

  • Make sure your extension is up to date

Q: Profile claiming fails even after following all steps

  • Confirm your social media profile is public

  • Your account must have at least 1 follower

  • Restart the process from the extension with updated permissions

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