You can change your birth date in Tinder's settings, but the app limits how often you can do it

Tinder lets you edit your age through your profile settings. Open the app, tap your profile icon, select "Edit Info," and change your birth date. The change takes effect immediately. However, Tinder restricts how often you can make this change — you can only update your birth date once every 60 days. If you try to change it more frequently, the app will show an error message telling you when you can change it again.

The 60-day restriction exists to prevent people from repeatedly changing their age to manipulate the app's matching system or to evade safety measures. This is a hard limit built into Tinder's system, not a guideline. If you need to change your age and have already done so recently, you will have to wait until the 60-day window passes.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your birth date by opening your profile, tapping "Edit Info," and updating the date field directly in the app.
  • Tinder enforces a 60-day waiting period between age changes, and you cannot bypass this restriction.
  • If you entered your birth date incorrectly when you first signed up, you still have to wait 60 days after your last change to correct it again.
  • The age shown on your profile is tied to your birth date in Tinder's system, so changing one automatically updates the other.

Where to find the age setting in Tinder

Start by opening Tinder and tapping your profile icon in the top-left corner of the home screen. This opens your profile page. Look for a button or link labeled "Edit Info" or "Edit Profile" — the exact wording varies slightly depending on whether you use iOS or Android, but it is always near the top of your profile section.

Once you tap "Edit Info," you will see fields for your name, photos, bio, and other details. Scroll down until you find the birth date field. It usually shows your current date of birth. Tap on it to open a date picker, then select your correct birth date. After you confirm the change, Tinder saves it immediately and updates your profile.

What happens if you have already changed your age recently

If you changed your birth date within the last 60 days, Tinder will not let you change it again. When you try to update it, the app displays a message saying something like "You can change your age again on [specific date]." That date is exactly 60 days after your last change. There is no way to override this — not by contacting support, not by deleting and reinstalling the app, and not by using a different device.

The only option is to wait until the 60-day window closes. If you made a mistake entering your birth date and cannot wait, you would need to create a new Tinder account with the correct information, though this means starting your profile and matches from scratch.

How Tinder verifies your age

Tinder does not verify your birth date against government documents or other official records when you first sign up. You enter your birth date yourself, and the app trusts that information. However, Tinder does check your age against the age range you set for potential matches — if you say you are 25 but your birth date says you are 18, the app flags this inconsistency.

If Tinder suspects you have lied about your age, it may ask you to verify your identity using a photo or government ID. This verification is separate from changing your birth date. If you fail verification or refuse to provide proof, Tinder can suspend or ban your account. The 60-day restriction on age changes is partly designed to prevent people from using fake ages in the first place.

Reasons your age change might not appear

Sometimes you change your birth date but it does not show up on your profile right away. This usually happens because Tinder has not synced the change across all its servers yet. Close the app completely and reopen it after a few minutes. Your updated age should appear in your profile and in the age range you show to other users.

If your age still does not update after closing and reopening the app, check that you actually tapped the confirmation button after selecting your new birth date. Some versions of Tinder require you to confirm the change before it saves. If you are still seeing the old age after waiting and restarting, try logging out of Tinder completely, then logging back in. This forces the app to refresh your profile data from Tinder's servers.

What to do if you cannot wait 60 days

If you made a significant error with your birth date — for example, you entered 1990 instead of 2000 — and cannot wait 60 days, your only option is to create a new account. Delete your current Tinder account (this removes your profile and matches), then sign up again with the correct birth date. Keep in mind that you will lose any conversations, matches, and your profile history.

Before you delete your account, take a screenshot of any important conversations or contact information from matches you want to stay in touch with. Tinder does not restore deleted accounts or allow you to recover old matches after deletion. If you have an active subscription (Tinder Plus, Gold, or Platinum), canceling your account does not automatically refund unused time, so check your subscription status before you delete.

How age affects your matches and visibility

Your age determines which users can see your profile. If you set your age range to 25–35, only people who have set their own age range to include your age will see you. Changing your birth date changes the age shown to potential matches, which can shift who sees your profile. For example, if you change from 28 to 32, you may appear in the search results of people looking for matches aged 30–35, but disappear from those looking for 25–29.

Tinder also uses your age to recommend matches to you. The app shows you profiles within your stated age preference. If you change your birth date, your own age changes, which may alter the recommendations you receive. This is another reason Tinder limits how often you can change your age — to keep the matching system stable and prevent people from gaming it by constantly shifting their age.

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. You cannot bypass this by contacting support, using a different device, or reinstalling the app. You must wait until the 60-day window closes before you can change your birth date again.

What if I entered my birth date wrong when I signed up?

You can change it immediately using the steps above, but you will then have to wait 60 days before you can change it a second time. If the error is significant and you cannot wait, you can delete your account and create a new one with the correct birth date.

Does changing my age affect my current matches?

Yes. Changing your age may cause some matches to disappear from your list if they set their age range to exclude your new age. It can also change which new profiles Tinder shows you, since the app uses your age to recommend matches.

Will Tinder ask me to verify my age if I change it?

Tinder may ask for age verification if it suspects you have entered a false birth date, especially if you change your age multiple times or set an age that seems inconsistent with your photos. Verification usually involves uploading a photo or government ID.

Can I change my age on the Tinder website instead of the app?

Tinder's website has limited profile editing features. You can change some information online, but the birth date field may only be editable through the mobile app. If you cannot find the age setting on the website, use the Tinder app on your phone instead.