# Bluesky #### XRUK on Bluesky Bluesky is a fast-growing social media platform. It is providing an additional (or alternative) space for those becoming disillusioned with X/Twitter - for a multitude of reasons. Find us here: - XRUK Bluesky account - XRUK collated 'starter pack' of other XR groups in the UK If are setting up an account for a local group, campaign or community group - give us a like and a share so we can find you and add you to our 'starter pack' list. #### How to verify your account If your XR group has a website, you can use it as your handle, for example: https://bsky.app/profile/**extinctionrebellion.uk** or https://bsky.app/profile/**xrmidlands.uk** [![UK handle.PNG](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/scaled-1680-/uk-handle.PNG)](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/uk-handle.PNG) [![Mids handle.PNG](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/scaled-1680-/mids-handle.PNG)](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/mids-handle.PNG) This is the equivalent of getting verified (like the blue tick on Twitter/X), and it's free. Follow [this tutorial](https://bsky.social/about/blog/4-28-2023-domain-handle-tutorial) to do it. #### Leaving Twitter/X Some helpful advice about how to securely leave Twitter/X (if you were considering that).