You can change your age in Roblox through your account settings, but the change takes effect only after a waiting period

To change your age on Roblox, log into your account, go to Settings, select the Account tab, and look for your birthdate. You can edit the date there and save the change. Roblox will then place your account in a holding period — usually 30 days — before the age change becomes active. During this time, your account restrictions remain based on your previous age.

The waiting period exists because Roblox uses age to control what content you can access and what features are available to you. Younger accounts have stricter chat filters, cannot trade certain items, and cannot access games rated for older players. The delay gives Roblox time to verify the change is legitimate and not an attempt to bypass safety rules.

If you are under 13, you may not be able to change your age through the standard settings. Accounts registered as under 13 are subject to stricter rules under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), a U.S. federal law. You may need to contact Roblox support directly to request a change, and they will ask for proof of your actual age.

Key Takeaways

  • Age changes in Roblox take 30 days to go into effect after you save the new birthdate in your account settings.
  • During the waiting period, your account keeps its current age restrictions and chat settings.
  • Accounts registered as under 13 have additional legal protections and may require support staff approval to change age.
  • Changing your age affects what games you can play, who can contact you, and what trading or social features are available.

Where to find the age setting in your account

Open Roblox and log in. Click the gear icon in the top right corner of the screen to open Settings. Select the Account tab from the menu on the left side. Scroll down until you see "Birthdate" or "Date of Birth." The current date you registered with will appear there.

Click on the birthdate field to edit it. A calendar picker or date entry box will open. Enter your correct birthdate and click Save or Confirm. Roblox will show you a message confirming the change has been submitted and telling you when it will take effect — typically 30 days from the date you made the change.

What happens during the 30-day waiting period

Once you submit an age change, Roblox locks the new age in a pending state. Your account continues to operate under your old age restrictions for the full 30 days. If you were previously restricted from trading, you still cannot trade. If your chat was filtered, it remains filtered. If you could not access certain games, those remain blocked.

After 30 days pass, the system automatically applies the new age to your account. Your restrictions update to match the new age bracket. If you changed your age to an older age, you may suddenly gain access to features or games that were previously locked. If you changed to a younger age, some features may become restricted.

You cannot cancel an age change once it has been submitted. If you made a mistake, you must wait for the 30 days to complete, and then submit a new change request.

Age restrictions and what changes when you update your age

Roblox divides accounts into age groups, and each group has different rules. Accounts under 13 have the strictest settings: limited chat options, no trading, no access to certain social features, and filtered game recommendations. Accounts 13 and older can use more chat features and access a wider range of games, though some games may still be restricted based on their content rating.

When your age change takes effect, your account's restrictions shift to match your new age group. If you turned 13, you may suddenly be able to trade items, use more chat features, and see games that were hidden before. If you changed to a younger age, the opposite happens — features close off and chat becomes more restricted.

The age you register also affects parental controls. Accounts under 13 may have additional monitoring options available to parents or guardians, and changing the age can change what parental controls are offered.

If your account is registered as under 13

Accounts created for users under 13 are subject to COPPA, a U.S. law that protects children's privacy online. These accounts have stricter data collection rules and cannot use certain features. If you want to change an under-13 account to 13 or older, you may not be able to do it through the standard settings menu.

Instead, go to the Roblox support page and submit a request to change your age. You will need to provide proof of your actual birthdate — usually a photo of a government ID, birth certificate, or school ID. Roblox support staff will review your request and approve or deny it. This process can take several days to a week.

Keep in mind that even after your age is changed, Roblox may retain records of your account's original registration age for compliance purposes. The change affects what you can do going forward, but it does not erase the account history.

Troubleshooting: age change not showing up

If 30 days have passed and your age change has not taken effect, first check your Settings again to confirm the change was actually saved. Sometimes the page does not refresh properly, and it looks like the change went through when it did not. Log out completely, close your browser, and log back in to see the current status.

If the change is still pending after 30 days, try logging out and logging back in again. Roblox sometimes needs a fresh session to apply the change. If that does not work, contact Roblox support through their help center and provide the date you submitted the change. They can check whether the change is stuck in the system and push it through manually.

If you changed your age on a mobile app rather than the website, the change may take longer to sync across all devices. Try making the change on the Roblox website instead, as the web version tends to process changes faster.

Why Roblox requires a waiting period for age changes

The 30-day delay is a safety measure. Roblox uses age to enforce content restrictions and protect younger players from inappropriate games, chat, and social contact. If age changes took effect immediately, someone could quickly change an account's age to bypass restrictions, access restricted content, or contact younger players.

The waiting period also gives Roblox time to flag suspicious changes. If an account's age changes multiple times in a short span, or if the change seems inconsistent with the account's history, Roblox support may review it. Repeated or suspicious age changes can result in account suspension.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my age more than once?

Yes, you can submit multiple age changes, but each one requires a new 30-day waiting period. If you change your age frequently or make changes that seem suspicious, Roblox may flag your account for review or restrict your ability to change it again.

What if I entered the wrong birthdate when I created my account?

Use the age change process in your Settings to correct it. Submit the correct birthdate and wait 30 days for it to take effect. If your account is under 13 and you need to change it, contact Roblox support with proof of your real birthdate.

Does changing my age affect my Robux or game progress?

No. Changing your age does not delete your Robux, items, or progress in games. It only changes what features and content are available to you based on your new age group.

Can my parents change my age if I am under 13?

If your account is linked to a parent or guardian account through Roblox's parental controls, they may have the ability to request age changes on your behalf. Check your account settings to see if parental controls are active.

What happens if I lie about my age?

Roblox can suspend or terminate your account if they determine you have submitted false information about your age, especially if you are trying to bypass safety restrictions. If you are under 13 and change your age to access restricted content, your account is at risk.