How to Get a Twitter Verified Account on X in 2026 (Blue Checkmark)
How do you get a Twitter verified account in 2026? When we first wrote this in 2009, Twitter staff hand-picked celebrities, politicians and brands for the blue badge, and you could only request it through a form. Since Twitter became X, verification works completely differently: the blue checkmark now comes with a paid subscription. Here is how to get a Twitter verified account on X today, and what each checkmark means.
Quick answer: Subscribe to X Premium (or Premium+) from the X app or website. Your account then gets a blue checkmark after a review, as long as it has a display name and profile photo, a confirmed phone number, activity in the last 30 days, no recent name or photo changes, and no signs of spam or deception. Businesses can get a gold checkmark through Verified Organizations.
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What the X checkmarks mean
- Blue checkmark: the account has an active X Premium subscription and meets X’s eligibility rules. It does not by itself mean the person’s ID was checked.
- Gold checkmark: an official business or organisation in the Verified Organizations programme.
- Grey checkmark: a government body, official or multilateral organisation.
How to get the blue checkmark on X
- Log in to X and open Premium from the side menu (or More > Premium on the web).
- Choose a Premium plan and pay monthly or yearly. Prices vary by country and platform.
- Make sure your profile has a display name and profile photo, and confirm your phone number in Settings.
- Wait for X’s review. The checkmark usually appears within days if you meet the requirements.
- Optionally, complete ID verification in Settings to show a “verified ID” label on your profile.
Eligibility rules to keep your checkmark
- Complete profile with name and photo.
- Active use in the past 30 days.
- Confirmed phone number.
- No recent changes to your profile photo, display name or username. Changing them can remove the checkmark temporarily while X reviews the account again.
- No misleading behaviour, impersonation, platform manipulation or spam.
The official details are on X’s help page About X verified accounts.
What do you get with X Premium?
- Blue checkmark
- Reply prioritisation, so your replies show higher
- Edit posts, longer posts and longer videos
- Creator monetisation features for eligible accounts
Is verification worth it?
For creators, businesses and professionals who rely on X for reach, the extra visibility can help. For casual users, it is optional. Either way, growth still comes from posting useful content; see our tips to get quality Twitter followers.
Protect your verified account
- Use a strong, unique password and two-factor authentication. Read our Twitter password security tips.
- Review your privacy settings on X.
- Beware of DMs offering “free verification”; they are scams.
FAQ
Can I get verified on X for free?
Generally no. The blue checkmark requires a Premium subscription, though X has given free checkmarks to some highly followed accounts at times.
Why did my blue checkmark disappear?
Usually because you changed your name, username or photo, or your subscription ended. It returns after review if you still qualify.
Is a fake verified badge allowed?
No. Adding a fake checkmark to your name or images can get the account suspended.
Do you think paid verification makes X better or worse? Tell us in the comments.
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What exactly the steps for verification of account?
How can I get my account verfied?
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Twitter has removed the “Verify Request” page and is no longer working.
Twitter staff keep viewing all users’ accounts and when they face a forgery case, they call up the real person asking him if it is him, and after finding out his real account, they verify it.
Currently closed to the public.
The page does not exist anymore. I suspect they have already changed the method for verifying accounts and automated it perhaps, who knows? At any rate, having your account verified is next to impossible for most people. I hit 2000 people that I follow and LIKE to follow, but cannot get above 940 followers. Geesh, what’s the deal? I can’t follow back anyone and have to sacrifice something/someone possibly important, to me at least. I would be forced to cut them down just follow a few more people. Maybe the gift thing is a good idea, hmmmm….
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Awesome post. I will definitely have a try to get verified. Thanks a lot.
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Oh!
I understand now, lol.
I guess my twitter account isn’t going to be verified, :(
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USe https://twitter.com/account/verify_request
Would like to be verified on my twitter account @get_KariAnn as my site was Catfished last year it was on
MTV Catfish on Jan, 7, 2013.
Thanks
Kari Ann Peniche
how will i get an account with you online as fast as possible
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