Companion Customization Authorization not available

Wait for 7.7.1 that is scheduled to be released later this month 

https://www.swtor.com/info/news/%5Bnews-category%5D/20250730

F2P/Preferred Improvements

More changes have been made to improve the F2P experience. Previous updates that have gone into the 7.x patches include: 

• All players now being able to sprint at Level 1
• All players can train speeder piloting at level 10
• Added a mount onboarding mission to guide new players to a speeder vendor

In 7.7.1, F2P/Preferred players will be able to: 

• Gain access to companion customizations
• Gain access to use Legacy Titles
• Earn Rest XP
• Gain the first Cargo Bay for free
• Use the Hide Head slot
• Withdraw more credits from Escrow when using Cartel Coins

In addition to the above, all account types will have access to all quickbars. 

Artifact Authorization Update

Beginning in Game Update 7.7.1, any piece of gear under level 80 will not require Artifact Authorization. 

Level 80 purple or gold gear that will require Artifact Authorization are: 

• All 7.0 purple gear
• Legendary Implants
• Hyde and Zeek’s purple enhancements
• Grade 10/11 Reusable Medpacs, Stims, and Adrenals