Musk announces final date for removal of legacy blue checks

Musk announces final date for removal of legacy blue checks

Technology

Last month, Twitter’s blue badge verification system was rolled out globally

SAN FRANCISCO (Web Desk) – Elon Musk has set a deadline for removing legacy blue check-marks from Twitter accounts verified under the previous rules of the company.

"Final date for removing legacy Blue checks is 4/20," he announced in a tweet.

This means that if those who want to retain a blue check-mark, they will have to get subscribed to Twitter Blue.

Last month, Twitter’s blue badge verification system was rolled out globally, including in Pakistan.

Twitter Blue, a paid monthly subscription service that adds a blue checkmark to the account of users account, also offers early access to exclusive new features. Blue subscribers with a verified phone number will get a blue checkmark once approved.

The service is available in Pakistan with Rs2,250 per month subscription fee while users can avail 12% discount on subscribing annual plan.