How to Gift a Blue Tick on X (Formerly Twitter): A Step-by-Step Guide

Ever wanted to surprise a friend, your favorite creator, or a colleague with a Verified badge? Whether you want to boost someone’s credibility, unlock creator features, or simply make their profile stand out in the feed, gifting a subscription on X (formerly Twitter) is a fantastic way to do it.

While X doesn’t currently feature a direct, one-click “Gift a Subscription” button quite like Twitch or Discord, there are standard, seamless workarounds to gift someone a Premium or Premium+ verification checkmark.

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about how the process works, alternative options, and important tips for a smooth gifting experience.

Understanding X Verification Tiers

Before gifting a blue tick, it helps to know what you are actually buying. X ties its verification badges to subscription tiers:

• X Premium (Basic/Standard): Gives users the blue checkmark (once identity is verified), the ability to edit posts, longer posts, longer video uploads, and reduced ads.
• X Premium+: Includes all Premium features, plus a completely ad-free “For You” timeline, access to the largest reply boost, and revenue-sharing eligibility for creators.

Note: To receive the blue checkmark, the recipient’s account must still meet X’s standard eligibility requirements (