X/Twitter blue tick: Here is how not to lose it

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Have you ever noticed that little blue checkmark next to people's names on X (formerly Twitter)? It used to be something only famous folks, like politicians and celebrities, had while others had to wait a long time. These are verified accounts and is a way to show that their tweets were from the legitimate sources. But guess what? Now, anyone can get that blue checkmark! You don't have to be a superstar to have it. It will cost you.

However, over and above that, once you get it, know how not to lose it. For example, even as innocent a thing as changing one's display photo (DP) can lead you to lose the coveted blue tick as happened to a number of BJP leaders and others who changed their DP when PM Narendra Modi encouraged everyone to turn it into the country's flag to celebrate Independence day. PM Modi had appealed to citizens to change their social media display pictures to ‘Tiranga' (the national tricolour) as part of the second edition of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. Do know that this is usually temporrary in nature.

You need to pay a small fee, about $8 a month (Rs. 900). If you have a Twitter account and a credit card, you're good to go. Follow these steps to get your very own blue checkmark:

First things first, you need to be subscribed to Twitter Blue. This is the service that lets you have the blue checkmark. To keep things fair, Twitter has some rules. Your account needs to meet these criteria:

1. Complete Profile: Your account should have a display name and a profile photo.

2. Stay Active: You must have used your account at least once in the past 30 days to be eligible for Twitter Blue.

3. Secure Account: Your account should be more than 30 days old, and you need to have a confirmed phone number.

4. Be Real: No