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

Ever wanted to surprise a fellow X (formerly Twitter) user, a favorite creator, or a close friend with that coveted blue checkmark? Gifting an X Premium subscription—and with it, the prestigious verification badge—is a fantastic way to show support, elevate someone’s profile, and grant them access to X’s suite of advanced creator tools.

Whether you want to reward great content, celebrate a milestone, or simply make someone’s day, here is everything you need to know about how gifting a blue tick on X works, how to do it, and what perks come with it.

Understanding X Verification and Gifting

Before diving into the steps, it helps to understand how subscription gifting functions on the platform.

X allows users to purchase and gift X Premium or X Premium+ subscriptions to other accounts. When you gift a subscription, the recipient receives the full tier of benefits, which prominently includes the verified blue checkmark (provided their account meets X’s eligibility requirements for verification).

Key Requirements for Recipients

While anyone can buy a gift, the recipient must meet certain safety and activity guidelines set by X to successfully display their blue tick:

• Active Account: The account must be active, complete with a profile name and photo.
• No Violations: The account cannot be currently suspended or flagged for violating X’s rules (such as spam or impersonation).
• Phone Number: The account typically requires a confirmed phone number for security purposes.

Step-by-Step: How to Gift a Blue Tick on X

The process of gifting a subscription is straightforward, though it is usually easiest to execute via a web browser or the official mobile app depending on your current app store billing setups.

Step 1: Navigate to the Recipient’s Profile

Open X and go to the profile page of the user you wish to gift the blue tick to.

Step 2: Look for the Gifting Option

• On the user’s profile, look for the three-dot menu icon (top right on mobile/web) or look directly near their subscription/membership indicators if available.
• Note: X frequently rolls out UI updates. If the direct “Gift Subscription” button isn’t visible on their profile menu, you can also navigate through the general X Premium subscription hub in your settings and search for the recipient’s handle during the checkout process.

Step 3: Select the Subscription Tier

Choose between X Premium and X Premium+, depending on how many features and how much visibility you want to gift them.

Step 4: Complete the Secure Checkout

Enter your payment information. You will be charged a one-time fee for the gifted duration (typically offered in monthly or annual increments, depending on current platform offerings).