How do I register Grok from China?

Grok requires an X Premium+ subscription. Register an X account first, then subscribe to Premium+ (a top-up service can handle the payment via WeChat / Alipay).

What's the difference between Super Grok and regular Grok?

Super Grok is exclusive to the Premium+ subscription and unlocks the Grok 4.5 flagship model, higher usage limits, and image generation. The regular version has limited features and usage.

Which email should I use to register Grok?

Register the X (Twitter) account with a Proton or other overseas email — no phone number needed, and it prepares you for using Grok afterward.

How to Register for Grok: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Author: UPGPTs TeamFirst published: 2026-08-09Last updated: 2026-08-09

TL;DR: Grok requires an X Premium+ subscription. Core steps — register an X account → subscribe to Premium+ → use Grok inside X. The subscription can be paid via a SuperGrok top-up service with WeChat / Alipay for users in restricted regions.

Grok is xAI's AI assistant built into X (Twitter). To use Grok, you first need an X account, and for more advanced models you subscribe to Premium+ / SuperGrok.

Full translation in progress. The Chinese source file for this article is the authoritative version.

Quick Steps

Register an X (Twitter) account with a usable email — a Proton free overseas email works
Go to the X settings to subscribe to Premium+ (unlocks Grok and the full model)
For SuperGrok, connect via the SuperGrok subscription flow
Once subscribed, access Grok from the X interface and start chatting

Note: In some regions, subscribing to Premium+ may require an international payment method. See the related reading below for alternatives.

Pros and Cons

Advantages of this registration path

One track to the end: register an X account → subscribe to Premium+ → use Grok inside X, a short chain
Payment is solvable: in some regions a top-up service handles it, so WeChat / Alipay work
All-in-one: after subscribing, you get both X and Grok

Limitations / things to note

The hurdle is the subscription: Grok's core features need a paid Premium+ tier, not free
International payment is often required: in many regions you need a top-up service or an international card
Article is still being finished: finer registration details follow the official latest flow

Who It's For

Users already on X (Twitter) who want to unlock Grok directly
Content creators who want the Grok flagship model and image generation
Anyone preparing to subscribe to Premium+ / SuperGrok and needing a China-friendly payment option

About the Author

UPGPTs Team creates step-by-step, screenshot-heavy tutorials for AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Grok and Codex. Find more in the UPGPTs Tutorial Hub, check the FAQ, or reach us via the Contact page.