You can change your age in Tinder's settings, but the app limits how often you can make the change

Open Tinder and tap your profile icon in the top left corner. Select "Settings," then tap the age field. You can edit your birth date directly in that field and save the change. Tinder will update your profile immediately, and the new age will show to other users right away.

The catch: Tinder limits age changes to once every 60 days. If you try to change it before that window closes, the app will show you a message telling you when you can change it again. This restriction exists to prevent people from repeatedly cycling through different ages to game the app's matching system.

If you created your Tinder account using Facebook or Google, your age on Tinder is tied to the birth date in that account. Changing your age on Tinder alone won't work — you'll need to update your birth date in Facebook or Google first, then reconnect your Tinder account to pull the new information.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your age through Tinder's Settings menu by editing your birth date field directly.
  • Tinder enforces a 60-day waiting period between age changes to prevent misuse of the feature.
  • If your account is linked to Facebook or Google, you must change your birth date in that platform first for the change to take effect on Tinder.
  • Your new age displays to other users immediately after you save the change, assuming the 60-day window has passed since your last change.

Why Tinder limits how often you can change your age

The 60-day restriction exists because people were using frequent age changes to manipulate who saw their profile. Someone could set their age to 25 to match with a certain group, then change it to 35 the next week to reach a different audience. This created a poor experience for other users, who would see profiles that didn't represent the person accurately.

The limit also discourages catfishing — the practice of creating a false online identity to deceive others. By making age changes infrequent, Tinder makes it harder for someone to rapidly cycle through different personas on the same account.

What happens if you linked Tinder to Facebook or Google

When you sign up for Tinder using Facebook or Google, Tinder pulls your birth date from that platform and uses it as your official age. If you try to change your age directly in Tinder's settings, the change may not stick, or it may revert the next time you log out and back in.

To fix this, go to your Facebook or Google account settings and update your birth date there. Once you've made that change, log out of Tinder completely, then log back in. Tinder should pull your updated birth date from Facebook or Google and reflect the new age on your profile.

If the age still doesn't update after logging out and back in, try unlinking your Tinder account from Facebook or Google, then relinking it. This forces Tinder to refresh the information it's pulling from the other platform.

The 60-day waiting period and what to do if you need to change it sooner

Once you change your age, you're locked into that age for 60 days. If you made a mistake — entered the wrong birth year, for example — you'll have to wait two months before you can correct it. Tinder does not offer exceptions to this rule, even if the error was unintentional.

If the mistake is significant and you can't wait 60 days, your only option is to delete your account and create a new one. Keep in mind that deleting your account also deletes your matches, messages, and any photos you've uploaded. You'd be starting completely fresh.

How to verify your age if Tinder asks

Tinder occasionally asks users to verify their age using a photo ID or a video selfie. This usually happens if the app suspects someone is misrepresenting their age or if they've received reports about a profile. Age verification is separate from changing your age — it's Tinder's way of confirming that the age you listed is actually correct.

If Tinder asks you to verify, you'll see a prompt in the app with instructions. You can upload a government-issued ID (driver's license, passport, or state ID) or complete a video verification where you take a selfie and match it to your ID. The process typically takes a few minutes, and Tinder reviews the submission within 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my age more than once every 60 days?

No. Tinder enforces a strict 60-day waiting period between age changes. If you try to change it before that window closes, the app will tell you the exact date when you can make another change. There are no exceptions to this rule.

What if I linked my Tinder to Facebook and the age won't update?

Update your birth date in your Facebook account settings first, then log out of Tinder completely and log back in. If it still doesn't work, try unlinking your Tinder account from Facebook in Tinder's settings, then relinking it to force a refresh of your information.

Will changing my age delete my matches and messages?

No. Changing your age keeps all your existing matches and messages intact. Your profile will simply show the new age to people browsing Tinder, and you'll appear in different age-based search results going forward.

What happens if I delete my account and create a new one to bypass the 60-day wait?

You can create a new account, but you'll lose all your previous matches, messages, and photos. Tinder may also flag the new account if it detects the same phone number or email address, so be aware that creating multiple accounts in a short time can trigger security reviews.