How to Get Verified on X (Twitter)

How to Get Verified on X (Twitter) – The Full Guide 

Verification on X is no longer just about being notable. Since Elon Musk’s overhaul, X offers subscription-based verification (blue check) alongside gold and gray badges for businesses and government entities. 

There are now three types of verification on X: 

1. Blue Check (For individuals/creators – via X Premium)
2. Gold Check (For verified organizations/businesses)
3. Gray Check (For government officials or affiliated entities)

🔵 1. Blue Check (X Premium) 

What is It? 

A subscription-based verification for individuals, influencers, creators, journalists, and anyone who pays and meets identity standards. 

Key Benefits: 

• Blue checkmark next to your handle 

• Longer posts (up to 25,000 characters) 

• Ad revenue sharing eligibility 

• Edit posts 

• Prioritized ranking in replies 

• NFT profile pics (for premium+) 

✅ Eligibility for Blue Check (X Premium) 

💰 Pricing (as of 2025) 

Prices may vary by country/currency. 

📝 How to Subscribe and Get Verified 

1. Open X App or Web 
   Log in to the account you want verified.
2. Go to Settings → Premium 
   Tap or click your profile icon → Settings & Support → Premium
3. Choose Your Plan 
   Select between X Premium or Premium+ 
4. Set Up Payment 
   Enter your payment method (credit/debit card or mobile wallet) 
5. Submit ID (if prompted) 
   In some cases, X might ask for government ID verification
6. Wait for Verification Checkmark 
   The checkmark usually appears within hours to a few days

🏢 2. Gold Check (Verified Organizations) 

For businesses, brands, and publishers. This is part of X’s Verified Organizations program. 

Benefits: 

• Gold check next to brand name 

• Ability to add affiliate accounts (staff, departments, sub-brands) 

• Custom organization badge 

• High trust/ranking in searches 

Pricing: 

• $1,000/month for the main organization 

• $50/month for each affiliated sub-account 

Note: X may waive or reduce pricing for select media outlets or large brands. 

📝 How to Apply for Gold Check 

1. Go to: https://verified.twitter.com
2. Click Apply as a Business 
3. Fill out the form with: 
   1. Business name 
   2. Official website 
   3. Business email (matching domain) 
   4. Country and industry 
4. Submit documents (business license, website with matching email, etc.)
5. Await approval

Once approved, you can start adding affiliate accounts to your brand. 

🏛️ 3. Gray Check (Government Officials) 

Reserved for government institutions and officials (ministries, heads of state, departments, etc.) 

• Only issued by X directly, based on official listings or invitations 

• Cannot be requested through regular methods 

• Issued via official gov portals or with media/public office validation 

❌ Common Reasons for Rejection or Removal 

• Recent spam or misleading activity 

• Submitting a fake ID or mismatched info 

• Inactive or bare-bones profiles 

• Changing display name or profile photo during the review process 

• Violation of X's platform manipulation or civic integrity policies 

🔄 How to Cancel X Premium (and Lose Blue Check) 

1. Go to Settings → Premium → Manage Subscription
2. Select Cancel Plan 
3. Verification badge will disappear after your current billing cycle ends

🔐 Additional Notes 

• Blue check does NOT mean notability anymore. It's a paid feature. 

• Verification doesn’t protect against suspension if rules are broken. 

• Changing username/handle will cause temporary loss of checkmark. 

• Some accounts are auto-verified if they're affiliated with Gold/Gray entities. 

🧠 Pro Tips 

• If you're a brand, go Gold – it builds more trust than individual blue checks. 

• For creators, Premium+ gives better monetization tools like ad revenue sharing. 

• Use your real name and domain email when applying for Gold or Government status. 

• Keep your engagement and posting frequency high—it signals account activity.