Change your birthday in TikTok settings on any device
To change your birthday on TikTok, open the app and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner. Then tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the top right, select Settings and privacy, tap Account, and select Date of birth. Enter your new birthday and confirm the change. The process takes less than a minute on both iPhone and Android.
TikTok stores your birthday to verify your age and determine which content recommendations and features you can access. Some features — like the ability to go live or receive gifts — have age restrictions, so your birthday affects what you can do on the platform. If you entered an incorrect birthday when you created your account, you can update it at any time.
Once you change your birthday, the update takes effect immediately. TikTok will not notify your followers or show the change on your profile. Your birthday remains private unless you choose to display it publicly in your bio.
Key Takeaways
- You can change your birthday through Settings and privacy > Account > Date of birth on any device running TikTok.
- Your birthday determines which features you can use, including live streaming and receiving gifts, which have age minimums.
- Changing your birthday takes effect immediately and does not notify other users or appear in your activity feed.
- TikTok may ask you to verify your identity if you change your birthday to a significantly different date.
Why TikTok requires a birthday
TikTok uses your birthday to enforce age restrictions on certain features and content. Users under 13 cannot create accounts at all. Users between 13 and 18 have limited access to features like live streaming, direct messaging, and receiving gifts — these are restricted to users 18 and older. TikTok also uses your age to filter recommendations and determine which ads you see.
If you entered your birthday incorrectly when you signed up, you may not have access to features you should have, or you may have access to features that should be restricted. Updating your birthday corrects these restrictions.
What happens if TikTok suspects you changed your birthday
If you change your birthday to a date significantly different from what you originally entered, TikTok may ask you to verify your identity. This usually means uploading a photo of a government ID that matches the new birthday you entered. TikTok does this to prevent users from falsifying their age to bypass restrictions.
If you cannot provide matching ID, TikTok may not allow the change, or it may limit your account access temporarily while they review the request. If your original birthday was entered incorrectly and you have valid ID, the verification process is straightforward — take a clear photo of the ID and follow TikTok's upload instructions.
Changing your birthday on desktop
If you use TikTok on a web browser, the process is similar but the menu layout is slightly different. Log in to your account, click your profile icon in the top right corner, and select Settings and privacy. Click Account, then Date of birth, and enter your new birthday. Save the change.
Desktop access to birthday settings may be limited depending on your region and account type. If you cannot find the date of birth option on desktop, use the mobile app instead — all accounts can change their birthday through the mobile version.
If you cannot change your birthday
Some accounts have restrictions that prevent changing your birthday without additional verification. This usually happens if your account is new, if you have changed your birthday multiple times recently, or if TikTok flagged your account for suspicious activity. If you see an error message when you try to change your birthday, wait 24 to 48 hours and try again.
If the option remains unavailable after waiting, contact TikTok support through the app. Tap your profile icon, go to Settings and privacy, scroll to the bottom, and select Report a problem. Describe the issue and ask for help changing your birthday. Response times vary, but TikTok typically replies within a few days.
Keeping your birthday private
Your birthday is private by default on TikTok — other users cannot see it unless you add it to your bio manually. If you want to keep your birthday completely hidden, do not mention it anywhere on your profile. Your age restrictions and feature access are based on your account birthday regardless of whether you display it publicly.
If you have already added your birthday to your bio and want to remove it, edit your bio and delete the birthday text. This does not change your account birthday — it only removes it from your visible profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my birthday more than once?
Yes, but TikTok limits how often you can change it. If you change your birthday multiple times in a short period, TikTok may require identity verification or temporarily lock the feature. Change your birthday only when necessary, and allow several weeks between changes if possible.
Will changing my birthday affect my followers or videos?
No. Changing your birthday does not delete your videos, affect your follower count, or notify anyone. It only changes which features you can access and how TikTok recommends content to you based on your age.
What if I entered my birthday wrong and I'm under 13?
TikTok does not allow accounts for users under 13, so if you are under 13 you cannot change your birthday to reflect your actual age. You would need to create a new account once you turn 13. If you are currently 13 or older, you can update your birthday normally.
Do I need to verify my identity to change my birthday?
Not always. If your new birthday is close to your original birthday, TikTok usually allows the change without verification. If you change it to a significantly different date — for example, from age 16 to age 25 — TikTok will ask you to upload a photo of your ID to confirm the change is legitimate.
Can I hide my birthday after I've added it to my profile?
Yes. Edit your bio and remove any birthday text you added. This hides it from your profile but does not change your account birthday or your feature restrictions. Your account birthday remains private and only TikTok can see it.