You can change your birth date in TikTok's account settings, but the platform limits how often you can make the change

TikTok stores your birth date to enforce age restrictions on certain features and content. If you entered the wrong date when you created your account, you can update it through your account settings. However, TikTok only allows you to change your birth date once every 60 days, so the change won't take effect immediately if you've modified it recently.

The process takes about two minutes and requires you to be logged into your account. You'll need to provide your correct birth date, and TikTok will verify the change before it applies to your account.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your birth date by going to Settings and Privacy, then Account, then Personal Information, and selecting Edit next to your date of birth.
  • TikTok enforces a 60-day waiting period between birth date changes, so you cannot update it again until two months have passed since your last change.
  • If you're under 18, changing your birth date to show you're older will not unlock age-restricted features — TikTok's restrictions are based on your original registration date, not your updated one.
  • Some features like direct messaging and live streaming have separate age requirements that depend on when your account was created, not just your birth date.

Step-by-step: Changing your birth date on TikTok

Open TikTok and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. From your profile page, tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) in the top right, then select Settings and Privacy.

Tap Account, then Personal Information. You'll see your current birth date listed. Tap Edit next to your date of birth. TikTok will show you a date picker where you can select your correct birth month, day, and year. After you've entered the correct date, tap Save or Confirm (the exact wording varies by device and app version).

TikTok will process the change and show a confirmation message. The new birth date will appear in your account settings immediately, though the 60-day timer for your next change starts from this moment.

What happens if you've already changed your birth date recently

If you changed your birth date within the last 60 days, TikTok will not allow you to change it again. You'll see a message in the Personal Information section telling you when you can make your next change. The date shown is exactly 60 days from your last update.

If you need to change your birth date urgently — for example, if you entered it incorrectly and it's affecting your account access — you can contact TikTok's support team through the app. Go to Settings and Privacy, tap Help Center, then select Contact Us. Explain your situation, and TikTok's support team may be able to override the 60-day restriction in certain cases, though they don't always do so.

Age-restricted features and what changing your birth date does and doesn't do

TikTok restricts certain features based on your age. Direct messaging, live streaming, and some content categories are only available to users above a certain age threshold. If you're under 18, changing your birth date to show you're older will not unlock these features. TikTok's system tracks your original registration age separately from your birth date, and the restrictions are based on how old your account is, not what your profile says.

For example, if you created your account when you were 15, you cannot direct message other users until you turn 16 — and changing your birth date to say you're 18 won't bypass that restriction. The same applies to live streaming and other age-gated features. These restrictions exist to comply with child safety regulations and TikTok's own policies.

If you're an adult and entered your birth date incorrectly when you signed up, changing it now will not retroactively unlock features you couldn't access before. Your account's age restrictions are locked in based on your original registration date.

Changing your birth date on different devices

The steps are nearly identical whether you're using TikTok on iPhone, Android, or the web version. On mobile, you follow the profile icon → menu → Settings and Privacy → Account → Personal Information path described above. On the web version at tiktok.com, you click your profile picture in the top right, select Settings and Privacy, then Account, then Personal Information. The date picker works the same way on all platforms.

If you're using TikTok on a tablet, the layout may be slightly different, but the menu structure remains the same. The Personal Information section is always in the Account settings area, regardless of device.

Why TikTok limits birth date changes

The 60-day restriction exists to prevent account takeovers and fraud. If someone gains access to your account, they could change your birth date to hide their activity or to unlock age-restricted features. By limiting changes to once every two months, TikTok makes it harder for unauthorized users to modify your account details without you noticing.

The restriction also helps TikTok enforce its age policies. Because the platform uses birth date to determine may be able to access for certain features, limiting how often it can change prevents users from repeatedly cycling through different ages to bypass restrictions.

What to do if you can't change your birth date

If you see an error message when you try to change your birth date, first check that you're using the current version of the TikTok app. Outdated versions sometimes have bugs that prevent settings changes. Close the app completely, then reopen it and try again.

If the problem persists, try logging out and logging back in. This refreshes your session and sometimes clears temporary glitches. If you still can't change your birth date after these steps, or if you see a message saying you've exceeded the 60-day limit but you know you haven't changed it recently, contact TikTok Support. Go to Settings and Privacy → Help Center → Contact Us and describe the issue. Include the date you last changed your birth date if you remember it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my birth date more than once every 60 days?

No. TikTok enforces a strict 60-day waiting period between birth date changes. If you try to change it before 60 days have passed, you'll see a message telling you when you can make your next change. TikTok's support team can sometimes override this in cases of genuine error, but they do not always grant exceptions.

Will changing my birth date unlock features I couldn't access before?

No. Age-restricted features like direct messaging and live streaming are based on your original account age, not your current birth date. Changing your birth date will not retroactively unlock features you couldn't access when you first created your account.

What if I entered my birth date wrong and I'm now locked out of my account?

Contact TikTok Support through Settings and Privacy → Help Center → Contact Us. Explain that you entered your birth date incorrectly during registration and it's affecting your account access. Support may be able to help, though response times vary and they don't always override the 60-day restriction.

Does TikTok verify the birth date I enter?

TikTok does not verify your birth date against government ID or other documents when you change it in your settings. The platform relies on you entering accurate information. However, if TikTok suspects fraudulent activity on your account, they may ask you to verify your identity before allowing further changes.

Can I delete my birth date instead of changing it?

No. Your birth date is a required field in TikTok's account settings. You must have a birth date on file, though you can change it once every 60 days if you need to correct it.