# How to Get Verified on X: Blue Checkmark Requirements in 2026 Source: https://trygrowx.app/blog/how-to-get-verified-on-x/ (published 2026-10-13) To get verified on X and earn the blue checkmark, subscribe to X Premium or Premium+, confirm your phone number and make sure your profile has a display name and photo. X then reviews your account and adds the checkmark once you meet its requirements. Premium and Premium+ carry the checkmark, and the Basic tier includes none. The checkmark shows an active Premium subscription that passed X's review. Below you will find each requirement, the signup steps on web and mobile, and what the badge unlocks. ## Key takeaways - The blue checkmark comes with an X Premium or Premium+ subscription. - Your profile needs a display name, a photo, a confirmed phone number and activity in the past 30 days. - Finish your photo, name and @handle before you subscribe, because changing them triggers a fresh review. - Blue, gold and grey checkmarks mark different account types. - The badge adds credibility and a reply boost. Followers arrive through posts and replies people enjoy. ## 1. Pick a Premium tier that includes the checkmark X Premium has three tiers: - **Basic:** editing posts, longer posts and a small reply boost. It includes no checkmark. - **Premium:** adds the blue checkmark, fewer ads and access to apply for creator monetisation. - **Premium+:** everything in Premium, the largest reply boost and an ad-free experience. At the time of writing (October 2026), X lists Premium from $8 per month and Premium+ from $40 per month when you subscribe on the web. Prices vary by country and rise when you subscribe through the iOS or Android app because of app store fees. Check the [X Premium page](https://help.x.com/en/using-x/x-premium) for the current figures in your region. ## 2. Check you meet the eligibility requirements X lists these requirements on its [blue checkmark help page](https://help.x.com/en/managing-your-account/about-x-bluecheck): - **A complete profile.** Add a display name and a profile photo. - **A confirmed phone number.** Every subscriber confirms a phone number during signup. - **Recent activity.** Your account needs activity in the past 30 days. - **Stable profile details.** Your profile photo, display name and username (@handle) have stayed the same recently. - **An honest account.** The profile follows X's rules and avoids misleading behaviour. Some third-party guides mention a minimum account age such as 90 days. We could not find that rule on X's current help pages, so treat it as unconfirmed. ![An illustrated five-step flow from opening Premium to X's review, above a checklist of the five eligibility requirements](https://trygrowx.app/blog/images/how-to-get-verified-on-x/path-to-the-checkmark.svg 'The path to the checkmark: subscribe once your profile checks every box') ## 3. Subscribe on the web 1. Go to x.com and log in. 2. Select **Premium** in the left-hand menu. 3. Choose **Premium** or **Premium+** and click **Subscribe**. 4. Confirm your phone number when X asks. 5. Enter your payment details and confirm. ## 4. Subscribe on iOS or Android 1. Open the X app and tap your profile picture to open the menu. 2. Tap **Premium**. 3. Choose your tier and tap **Subscribe**. 4. Confirm your phone number, then complete the payment through the app store. ## 5. Wait for the review After you subscribe, X reviews your account against the requirements before the checkmark appears. X publishes no exact review time, so give it a little while and check your profile again. If nothing shows after several days, confirm that your photo, name and phone number are in place, then contact X Support through the Premium help form. ## 6. Know what happens when you change your name or photo Changing your profile photo, display name or username removes the checkmark temporarily. X holds further changes during the review and restores the badge once the account passes again. Finish your branding first, then subscribe, and the badge stays steady. X can also remove a checkmark at any time under its terms, so keep your account within the rules. ## 7. Understand the gold and grey checkmarks - **Blue:** an individual or brand account with an active Premium subscription that passed review. - **Gold:** an official organisation account on Premium Business. - **Grey:** a government or multilateral organisation or official. X sets the eligibility for these directly. In the European Economic Area, X calls these accounts Premium users, and ID verification is a separate Premium feature. ![An illustrated legend of the blue, gold and grey checkmarks and the account type each one marks](https://trygrowx.app/blog/images/how-to-get-verified-on-x/checkmark-colours.svg 'Blue, gold and grey checkmarks and who each one is for') ## 8. See what the checkmark unlocks Premium and Premium+ subscribers get: - **Reply prioritisation,** so your replies rank higher under busy posts. Our guide on [how to grow on X with replies](https://trygrowx.app/blog/how-to-grow-on-x-with-replies/) shows how to use that boost. - **Longer posts** and the ability to **edit** posts. - **Fewer ads** (none on Premium+). - **Creator monetisation access.** A Premium subscription is one requirement for X's creator payouts. X retired Creator Revenue Sharing in September 2026 and now runs Original Content Rewards, which has its own audience thresholds. Read [how to make money on X](https://trygrowx.app/blog/how-to-make-money-on-x/) for the current picture and confirm the rules in Creator Studio. A boosted reply pays off when it adds something. GrowX's Replies screen shows posts you scrolled past on X and drafts three takes in your voice: Natural, Insight and Counter. You edit the one you like and press Post. ![The GrowX Replies screen with three reply takes (Natural, Insight and Counter) under a founder's post](https://trygrowx.app/blog/images/growx/replies.jpg 'GrowX Replies: three takes in your voice, posted only when you press Post') ## 9. Set realistic expectations A checkmark lifts your replies and gives new visitors a reason to trust your profile. It adds reach to the content you already publish, so the posts themselves drive growth. Plan a steady rhythm of original posts alongside your replies, and expect results to build over weeks of consistency. GrowX keeps that rhythm easy. Its Home queue holds on-voice drafts that you approve, edit or rewrite, so a verified account keeps posting without a blank page each morning. ![The GrowX Home queue with three on-voice post drafts, each with Approve, Edit and Rewrite buttons](https://trygrowx.app/blog/images/growx/dashboard-queue.jpg 'GrowX Home: three drafts in your voice, each waiting for your approval') ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does the blue checkmark cost? It comes with an X Premium or Premium+ subscription. At the time of writing, web prices start at $8 and $40 per month, and app store prices are higher. ### How long does verification take? X reviews each account and publishes no fixed timeline. Many people see the checkmark soon after subscribing, and some wait longer. ### Can I get verified for free? X's legacy free verification program has ended. A few public figures and organisations receive complimentary checkmarks that X grants directly. ### Why did my checkmark disappear? The common causes are a change to your photo, display name or username, an expired subscription or a rule violation. Re-subscribe or wait for the review to finish, then contact X Support if it stays missing. ### Does a checkmark guarantee more followers? The badge adds credibility and a reply boost. Followers come from posts and replies people enjoy, which is why consistency matters most. ## Related articles - [How to Grow on X in 2026](https://trygrowx.app/blog/how-to-grow-on-x/) - [How to Grow on X with Replies](https://trygrowx.app/blog/how-to-grow-on-x-with-replies/) - [How to Make Money on X in 2026](https://trygrowx.app/blog/how-to-make-money-on-x/) - [How to See Who Unfollowed You on X](https://trygrowx.app/blog/how-to-see-who-unfollowed-you-on-x/) ## Make the most of your checkmark A checkmark gives your replies and posts a bigger stage. [GrowX](https://trygrowx.app/) learns your voice from your past posts, drafts replies for you to approve and helps you schedule posts, so every boosted reply sounds like you.