January 30, 2026

Get Verified Twitter/X 2026 – Blue Check Steps + Tiers + Limits

How to Get Verified on Twitter/X 2026 – Blue Check Requirements

Twitter verification (blue checkmark) now requires X Premium subscription. No more free applications – pay monthly to verify. Complete after logout everywhere, before full security lockdown. Tested January 30, 2026.

$8+ Per Month (Blue)

1-24h Checkmark Time

Phone Verification Required

TL;DR Verification Types Blue Check Eligibility Web/Desktop iPhone/Android Phone Verification Subscription Tiers Timeline Common Problems After Checklist Remove Verification Pro Tips Related Guides

TL;DR: Get Blue Check Fast

Subscribe to X Premium ($8+/month) → Verify phone → Complete profile → Checkmark in 1-24 hours.
No free verification — subscription required.

Verification Types 2026

Badge Color	For	Cost/Month	Requirements
Blue	Individuals	$8+	Premium + phone verified
Gold	Businesses	$1000+	Verified Organizations
Gray	Government	Application	Official affiliation

Blue Check Eligibility (Must Meet All)

- Account 90+ days old
- Verified phone number
- Profile photo + display name
- Active last 30 days (1+ post)
- No recent profile changes

Removed if: Policy violation or subscription lapses.

Get Verified – Step-by-Step Web/Desktop (3 Minutes)

1. Sidebar → Premium (or Monetization → Premium)
2. Subscribe Basic ($3), Premium ($8), Premium+ ($16)
3. Add/verify phone number (SMS code)
4. Complete profile photo/name
5. Checkmark appears 1-24 hours

Get Verified on iPhone/Android App

Profile icon → Premium → Subscribe → Verify phone → Done

Phone Verification Process

Settings → Security → Phone → Add number
Twitter texts 6-digit code → Enter → Confirmed

One phone per account. Virtual numbers often rejected.

Subscription Tiers + Perks

Tier	Cost	Checkmark	Extra Features
Basic	$3	Blue	Fewer ads, edit posts
Premium	$8	Blue	Priority ranking, longer posts
Premium+	$16	Blue	No ads, Grok AI access

Cancel anytime: Checkmark disappears immediately.

Verification Timeline

Step	Time
Subscribe	Instant
Phone verify	2 min
Security review	1-24 hours
Checkmark live	Automatic

Delays: New accounts or suspicious activity.

Common Verification Problems + Fixes

“Not eligible”:

Account <90 days → Wait
No phone → Add verified number
No profile pic → Upload real photo

Checkmark disappeared:

Lapsed subscription → Renew
Profile change → Wait 3 days
Policy violation → Appeal

After Verification Checklist

1. Update bio with checkmark perks
2. Pin verification tweet
3. Enable 2FA immediately
4. Review connected apps → Revoke old

Monetization unlocked: Tips, ads revenue sharing.

Remove Verification (Later)

Premium → Manage subscription → Cancel
Checkmark gone within hours

Pro Tips for Creators

Verify before big campaigns (priority in replies)
Gold for brands ($1000+/mo serious investment)
Blue = credibility + algorithm boost