How to Gift a Blue Tick on X: Spread the Verified Love

Whether you want to surprise your favorite independent creator, back up a community leader, or help a friend unlock advanced platform perks, gifting a subscription on X (formerly Twitter) is a brilliant way to share the wealth.

The coveted blue checkmark—along with the broader set of tools bundled into X’s subscription tiers—has evolved from a simple badge of authenticity into a full suite of power-user features. Fortunately, X offers an official mechanism to buy an annual subscription for another user.

Here is everything you need to know about how to gift a blue tick (X Premium or Premium+) on X, how the process works, and what rules to keep in mind.

Understanding What You’re Gifting: Premium vs. Premium+

When looking to gift a verified status, it helps to understand what tiers are available. X typically offers gifting options for its higher-tier packages—X Premium and X Premium+.