ESTA and social media

[johnb]

I need to renew our ESTAs as the old ones expired yesterday. I believe you now have to enter details of social media accounts you hold, but I'm not sure what counts as social media.
For example, do I have to include my DIBB account?

[aprilshack]

Originally Posted by johnb

I need to renew our ESTAs as the old ones expired yesterday. I believe you now have to enter details of social media accounts you hold, but I'm not sure what counts as social media.
For example, do I have to include my DIBB account?

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No. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, tik Tok.

[sunseeker]

Originally Posted by aprilshack

No. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, tik Tok.

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Linkedin too.

Dave

[johnb]

Thanks great thanks. Of those, I only use Facebook.

[MatJohnson]

I didn't bother Went through fine.

[Lorbs]

Thought it was voluntary to give your social media details.?

[400ixl]

Originally Posted by MatJohnson

I didn't bother Went through fine.

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May well for the approval stage, but you risk being refused entry at the border.

Risk is low, but not worth taking.

[400ixl]

Originally Posted by Lorbs

Thought it was voluntary to give your social media details.?

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Not anymore, compulsory now.

[khonsu]

As has been said, you don't have to complete any of the Social Media requests.

The official guideline is:

The social media details provided in the ESTA application form is unlikely to affect the traveler’s chances of having their entry to the United States approved.

If anything, it is likely to facilitate the screening process and allow the CBP to approve the ESTA more quickly, as it will be much easier for authorities to adjudicate issues related to identity, previous travel, and current occupation.

The ESTA application may be affected by social media only if the individual’s activity has raised concern about a security risk.

[A&S&O]

So, compulsory or voluntary?