How to Gift a Blue Tick on X (Twitter)

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

Ever wished you could hook up your favorite content creator, a supportive friend, or a community leader with an X Premium (formerly Twitter) subscription? Gifting a blue checkmark is a fantastic way to show appreciation, amplify someone’s voice, and give them access to advanced platform features like longer posts, monetization tools, and priority rankings in conversations.

While X rolled out features allowing users to purchase subscriptions for others, the process has specific requirements and steps. Whether you are using a desktop or a mobile device, here is everything you need to know to successfully gift a blue tick on X.

1. What You Need to Know Before You Start

Before diving into the steps, it is important to understand how X handles gifted subscriptions and verifications:

• Eligibility Requirements: The recipient must already have an active X account. Additionally, accounts that have active violations of X’s Terms of Service or Rules may not be eligible to receive or display verification badges.
• Platform Differences: While you can manage subscriptions across platforms, purchasing add-ons or managing gifts is often smoothest directly through the web browser version of X to avoid app store (iOS/Android) restrictions and extra fees.
• Non-Transferable: Once a subscription or gifted status is applied, it cannot be transferred to a different account. Make sure you double-check the recipient’s handle!

2. Step-by-Step: How to Gift a Subscription

The exact method for gifting an X Premium subscription can vary slightly depending on whether X has integrated direct “Gift Subscription” buttons on profiles or if you are utilizing X’s Creator Subscriptions/Organization features. Follow these primary pathways:

Method A: Gifting via the Recipient’s Profile (Direct Gift)

1. Log In: Open X on your web browser or mobile app and ensure you are logged into an account with an active payment method linked.
2. Visit the Profile: Navigate to the profile of the person you want to gift the blue tick to.
3. Check for the Gift Icon: Look for a three-dot menu (…) or a specialized Gift icon on their profile header.
   • Note: X periodically updates its UI. If a direct “Gift Premium” button isn’t visible on their profile, it may require utilizing Organization or Creator tier tools depending on the account type.
4. Select the Plan: Choose the tier of subscription you wish to purchase (