Learn how to identify the official JW Pressroom social media accounts on Instagram and TikTok, avoid impersonation accounts, and protect yourself from misleading or unofficial content.
As announced in the recent Announcements and Reminders to the congregations, JW Pressroom has officially launched its social media presence on Instagram and TikTok.
JW Pressroom provides official public information about Jehovah's Witnesses and serves as a resource for journalists, government officials, academics, and members of the public who are looking for accurate information.
The official JW Pressroom social media handle is:
The handle is made of the letters jw, followed by one underscore (_), and then the word pressroom. It may also appear with the @ symbol as: @jw_pressroom
Whether the platform shows it as jw_pressroom or @jw_pressroom, the spelling must match exactly.
At this time, JW Pressroom is available only on:
JW Pressroom is not currently available on any other social media platform. If you see a JW Pressroom account on another platform, treat it as unofficial unless it is later announced by the organization.
When checking the account, also look for a verified badge or checkmark. The JW Pressroom account on Instagram currently has a verified badge. The TikTok account may also receive a verified badge in the future.
However, always check the handle carefully. A verified badge can help confirm the account, but the handle should still match exactly before you follow or interact with it.
Since the launch of JW Pressroom, various imitation and impersonation accounts have appeared online.
Some may look very similar to the official account by:
Although these changes may appear minor, they can help identify an account that is not genuine.
If you notice any of these signs, it is best to leave the account immediately and avoid interacting with it.
Some impersonation accounts may share inaccurate, misleading, or apostate content while presenting themselves as official account.
For that reason, avoid:
Instead, rely only on information provided directly by the organization.
If you encounter an account pretending to be JW Pressroom, you may choose to report it through Instagram or TikTok.
Most social media platforms provide reporting options for accounts that are impersonating individuals, organizations, or brands. When reporting the account, select the option indicating that the account is pretending to be someone else or impersonating another account, and if possible, connect the report to the official jw_pressroom account.
Reporting these accounts can help reduce confusion and protect others from being misled.
The only official JW Pressroom webpage is located at jw.org/pressroom.
JW Pressroom may also use a third-party link page in its social media profile to help direct visitors to official resources. However, this should not be confused with a separate JW Pressroom website.
At this time, JW Pressroom does not have a separate dedicated website. Be cautious of any website claiming to be an official JW Pressroom website, as it may be fake or misleading.
When looking for JW Pressroom information online, rely on jw.org/pressroom as the main official webpage, unless another website is announced directly by the organization.
If you are not sure whether an account or website is genuine, do not interact with it until you have confirmed that it is official.
You may speak with the elders in your congregation or contact your local branch office for assistance.
Taking a moment to verify an account or website can help make sure you are receiving information from the correct source.
The official JW Pressroom account currently uses the handle:
and is available only on Instagram and TikTok.
The official JW Pressroom webpage is located only at jw.org/pressroom.
By following the correct account and using the correct website, while remaining alert to impersonators, you can help make sure you receive information from the proper source and avoid misleading or unofficial content.