Research for reporting, free.
Working journalists get 10 researched profiles a month at no cost, renewed monthly. Every claim in a report links to its original source, so you can verify before you publish.
How it works1. Create a free account. 2. Send this form with the same email. 3. We check your published work and switch your account to the journalist tier, usually within two business days.
Who qualifiesStaff and freelance reporters, editors, fact-checkers and researchers with published work we can see (a byline page, portfolio or staff page). Student journalists: include your publication.
Good to knowProfileBolt is a research tool, not a consumer reporting agency. Why reporters use it.