How to Change Your Birthday on TikTok (And What to Do When You Can't)
TikTok collects your birthdate when you create an account — and that date does more than sit in your profile settings. It determines what content you can see, which features are available to you, and whether you're treated as a minor or an adult on the platform. So if you entered it incorrectly, or if your account reflects an error from a rushed sign-up, knowing how to fix it matters.
Here's what's actually possible — and why it's more complicated than most account edits.
Why Your Birthday on TikTok Isn't Just a Profile Field
Unlike your username or bio, your birthdate on TikTok is tied to age-based platform policies. TikTok uses your age to:
- Restrict or enable certain features (like DMs, live streaming, or certain ad categories)
- Apply different content moderation rules for users under 13, under 16, and under 18
- Comply with international regulations like COPPA (U.S.) and GDPR (EU)
Because of this, TikTok treats the birthdate field differently from other editable profile information. It's not something you can freely update in settings the way you'd change a profile photo.
Can You Change Your Birthday on TikTok?
The short answer: sometimes, but with significant restrictions.
TikTok allows birthday edits in limited circumstances, and the platform's flexibility depends largely on what age your current birthdate reflects.
If Your Listed Age Is Under 18
This is where TikTok applies the most friction. If your account shows you as a minor — especially if it shows you as under 13 — you will likely be locked out of standard editing options or find the account restricted to a highly limited experience. TikTok does this to protect younger users, but it creates a real problem when the date was entered incorrectly.
If Your Listed Age Is 18 or Over
Some users report being able to update their birthday directly in the app settings, though TikTok has made this harder over time. The pathway, when available, is:
- Open TikTok and go to your Profile
- Tap the Menu (three lines, top right)
- Go to Settings and Privacy
- Tap Account
- Select Birthday
- Edit the date and save
⚠️ If you don't see an editable birthday field, or if changes aren't saving, TikTok has likely flagged the field as locked based on your account's age category or previous edit history.
What to Do When You Can't Edit Your Birthday Directly
If the in-app option isn't available, your main path is contacting TikTok Support and submitting a correction request.
How to Submit a Birthday Correction Request
- Go to Settings and Privacy → Support → Report a Problem
- Alternatively, visit TikTok's support portal at support.tiktok.com
- Select Account and Profile as your issue category
- Describe the birthday error clearly — specify the incorrect date and the correct one
- Be prepared to verify your identity, which may involve submitting a government-issued ID or other documentation
TikTok's support team handles these on a case-by-case basis. Response times vary, and there's no guaranteed timeline.
For Accounts Registered as Under 13
Accounts that fall under TikTok's under-13 policy are subject to a separate restricted experience. Correcting the birthdate on these accounts typically requires going through the support process with identity verification, as TikTok takes extra care to comply with children's privacy laws. Parents or guardians may need to be involved in this process depending on the account's region and circumstances.
Variables That Affect Your Outcome 🎂
Whether you can change your birthday — and how smoothly it goes — depends on several factors that aren't the same for every user:
| Variable | How It Affects the Process |
|---|---|
| Current listed age | Under-13 and under-18 accounts face stricter restrictions |
| Account region | Privacy regulations differ by country (GDPR, COPPA, etc.) |
| Account age | Newer accounts may have more flexibility than established ones |
| Previous edit history | TikTok may limit how many times the field can be changed |
| App version | Older app versions may show different settings UI |
| Platform | iOS and Android interfaces can differ slightly in settings layout |
What Doesn't Work
A few things users sometimes try that don't reliably resolve the issue:
- Uninstalling and reinstalling the app — this doesn't reset account-level data
- Editing through a third-party tool or browser — TikTok doesn't expose birthday editing through web login for most users
- Creating a new account — this sidesteps the problem rather than fixing it, and doesn't recover any followers, content, or history from the original account
The Spectrum of Situations
Someone who signed up as an adult and simply made a typo in the year is in a very different position from someone whose account was created years ago reflecting an age that now triggers child-safety restrictions. A user in the EU may encounter different verification requirements than a user in the U.S. due to differing regulatory frameworks. And someone using an older version of the TikTok app may see interface options that differ from someone on the latest update.
The process TikTok uses isn't uniform — it branches based on your account's history, the age category it falls into, and the region it's registered in. Understanding which branch you're on is the first step toward knowing whether a settings edit, a support ticket, or a verification process is the right path forward for your specific account.