The Ultimate Guide: How to Gift a Blue Tick on X (Formerly Twitter)

Ever wanted to surprise a friend, a favorite creator, or a hardworking community manager with that shiny, coveted blue checkmark on X? Whether you want to boost their visibility, grant them access to creator payouts, or simply make their profile stand out in the feed, gifting an X Premium (formerly Twitter Blue) subscription is a brilliant way to show your support.

Let’s dive into everything you need to know about how the process works, step-by-step instructions, and what you should consider before hitting send.

Understanding X Premium Gifting

Before diving into the checkout process, it helps to understand how gifting works on the platform.

• What it is: X allows users to purchase and gift subscriptions to others. The recipient receives access to all X Premium features—including the blue checkmark (pending account verification checks), longer posts, edit capabilities, and eligibility for ad revenue sharing.
• Platform Matters: Due to app store policies and in-app purchase fees (Apple App Store and Google Play Store), purchasing gifts is typically smoothest and most cost-effective via the desktop web browser rather than the mobile app.
• Eligibility: The recipient must meet X’s standard account requirements to display the checkmark (