# What is Verification Badge
The verification badge lets developers know that your API Portal is verified by OpenAPIHub, a verification badge would be beneficial to your business growth. You can get verified by submitting a verification request.
# Why should I get a verification badge?
Having a verification badge carries the following advantage:
- Having a verification badge shows that your API Portal is qualified by OpenAPIHub, which the safety and quality of the API is ensured. This can give confidence to developers who are considering using your API.
- Having a verification badge helps developers distinguish your API from others, which makes your API stands out.
- Having a verification badge helps your API stand out from others. API from verified providers would be ranked higher on the API Catalogue. This gives your APIs a greater exposure to the public as they could be seen easier.
These could make your API more noticeable for the developers and increase your chance to have your API being subscribed, benefiting your API business growth on OpenAPIHub.
# How to get a Verification Badge?
Please refer to Verify Your API Portal for further details.
# How to remove Verification Badge?
Please refer to Remove Verification Badge for further details.