Change Your Age in TikTok Settings

You can change your age on TikTok by going to your account settings and editing your date of birth. Open the TikTok app, tap the profile icon in the bottom right, then tap the three horizontal lines (menu) at the top right. Select Settings and privacy, then Account, then Date of birth. Tap the date field and enter your correct birth date, then save the change.

The process takes less than a minute. TikTok will ask you to confirm your new date of birth before it updates. If you entered an incorrect age when you first created your account, this is the fastest way to fix it. The change takes effect when ready.

Key Takeaways

  • You can edit your date of birth directly in TikTok's account settings under the Date of birth field.
  • The change appears in your profile right away, but TikTok may limit some features if you change your age to under 13.
  • If you cannot find the Date of birth option, your account may have been created with a linked phone number or email that has age restrictions attached.
  • You can only change your age once every 30 days, so make sure the date you enter is correct before you save.

What Happens When You Change Your Age

When you update your age, TikTok adjusts which features are available to you. If you change your age to 13 or older, you keep access to most of TikTok's standard features. If you change your age to under 13, TikTok will restrict your account to a limited version called TikTok for Younger Users, which turns off direct messaging, commenting, and the ability to go live.

Your followers and following list stay the same. Videos you posted before the age change remain on your profile. However, if you change to under 13, some of your existing videos may become private or hidden from the public feed depending on their content.

Why TikTok Limits Changes to Once Per Month

TikTok enforces a 30-day waiting period between age changes to prevent account abuse and protect younger users. This rule means you cannot change your age back and forth repeatedly to bypass age restrictions. If you try to change your age again before 30 days have passed, the app will show a message telling you when you can make the next change.

This restriction exists because some users try to switch between age groups to access features that should be restricted for their actual age. The 30-day rule makes that strategy impractical.

If You Cannot Find the Date of Birth Option

Some accounts do not show a Date of birth field in settings. This usually happens if you signed up using a phone number or email address that was already linked to another account, or if your account was created through a third-party login like Google or Facebook. In these cases, TikTok may have locked the date of birth to prevent fraud.

If the Date of birth field is missing, try logging out completely and logging back in. If it still does not appear, you may need to contact TikTok support through the app. Open your profile menu, go to Settings and privacy, scroll to the bottom, and tap Help. Select Report a problem and describe that you cannot access your date of birth settings.

Changing Your Age on the Web Version

You can also change your age on TikTok's website instead of the mobile app. Go to tiktok.com, log in to your account, and click your profile picture in the top right corner. Click Settings and privacy, then Account. Look for Date of birth and click the edit icon next to it. Enter your correct birth date and save the change.

The web version works the same way as the app, and the change syncs across all devices within a few minutes. If you are having trouble on your phone, the website may be faster.

Common Mistakes When Changing Your Age

The most common mistake is entering the wrong date and then realizing you have to wait 30 days to change it again. Double-check your birth date before you tap save. Another mistake is assuming that changing your age will undo a restriction TikTok placed on your account for other reasons—age changes do not remove bans or suspensions.

Some users also think that changing their age will let them recover a deleted account or regain access to a suspended one. It will not. If your account was suspended or deleted, changing the age on a different account will not help. You would need to contact TikTok support about the original account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my age more than once?

Yes, but only once every 30 days. After you change your age, TikTok locks that field for a month before you can edit it again. Plan your change carefully because you cannot undo it quickly.

What if I entered my age wrong when I created my account?

You can fix it anytime by going to Settings and privacy, then Account, then Date of birth. Enter your correct birth date and save. The change takes effect when ready.

Will changing my age delete my videos or followers?

No. Your followers, following list, and videos stay on your account. However, if you change to under 13, some videos may become private or hidden from public view depending on their content.

Can I change my age if my account is suspended?

No. If your account is suspended or restricted, you cannot access settings to change your age. You would need to contact TikTok support about the suspension first.

Does changing my age remove restrictions on my account?

Changing your age only affects which features TikTok makes available based on age rules. It does not remove bans, suspensions, or other restrictions placed on your account for violating TikTok's community guidelines.