You can change your birth date in TikTok's account settings, but only if your account is less than 60 days old

TikTok lets you edit your birth date through the app or website, but with a significant limit: you can only change it if you created the account fewer than 60 days ago. After that window closes, the birth date becomes locked and you cannot alter it yourself. If your account is older than 60 days and your age is wrong, you will need to contact TikTok support to request a manual change.

The reason for this restriction is age verification. TikTok uses your birth date to determine which features you can access—younger users see different content recommendations and have stricter privacy settings. Once an account has been active for two months, TikTok treats the birth date as a verified piece of account history and does not allow casual edits.

Key Takeaways

  • If your account is under 60 days old, you can change your birth date yourself through Settings > Account > Personal Information on the TikTok app or website.
  • Once your account reaches 60 days old, the birth date field locks and you cannot edit it without contacting TikTok support.
  • TikTok uses your birth date to control which features and content recommendations you see, so the age on your account affects your experience.
  • If you need to change your age after 60 days, you will need to submit a request through TikTok's in-app support or help center with documentation of your correct birth date.

How to change your age if your account is under 60 days old

Open the TikTok app and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. Then tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) in the top right. Scroll down and tap Settings and privacy. From there, tap Account, then Personal information. You will see your current birth date listed. Tap on it to open the date picker.

Select your correct birth month, day, and year using the scroll wheels or calendar that appears. Once you have set the correct date, tap Save or Confirm—the exact button name varies slightly depending on whether you are on iOS or Android. The change takes effect when ready. If you are using TikTok on a web browser, the steps are the same: go to your profile, click the three-line menu, select Settings and privacy, then Account, then Personal information, and click on the birth date field to edit it.

What happens after your account is 60 days old

Once your account has been active for 60 days, TikTok locks the birth date field. You will still see the date listed in your Personal information section, but the field will no longer be editable—tapping it will not open the date picker. This is by design. TikTok treats the birth date as a permanent part of your account identity after the initial two-month window.

If you entered the wrong birth date and your account is now locked, you have two options: contact TikTok support to request a manual change, or create a new account with the correct information. Many users find it simpler to start fresh rather than wait for support to respond, especially if the account does not have significant history or followers.

How to request a birth date change through TikTok support

If your account is older than 60 days and you need to change your age, open TikTok and go to your profile. Tap the three-line menu, then scroll down and tap Help. Select Report a problem or Send feedback depending on your app version. In the message, explain that you need to update your birth date because it was entered incorrectly, and provide your correct birth date.

TikTok support may ask you to provide additional information to verify your identity, such as a photo of your ID or other documentation. Response times vary—some requests are handled within a few days, while others can take two to three weeks. There is no may provide that TikTok will approve the change, especially if the request comes long after account creation. If you do not hear back within a month, you can try submitting another request or reaching out through TikTok's help center at support.tiktok.com.

Why TikTok locks your birth date after 60 days

The 60-day lock exists because TikTok uses your birth date to enforce age-based restrictions. Users under 13 cannot create accounts in most countries—TikTok's terms of service require users to be at least 13 years old. Users under 18 see restricted versions of certain features, including limited access to direct messaging and different content moderation rules. By locking the birth date after 60 days, TikTok prevents users from changing their age to bypass these restrictions.

This also protects younger users. If a 14-year-old could change their birth date to 18 at any time, they could unlock features that TikTok has restricted for their age group. The locked field ensures that the age restrictions applied to an account remain consistent throughout its lifetime.

What to do if you created an account with a fake birth date

If you created a TikTok account using a false birth date—whether intentionally or by accident—and your account is now locked, you have limited options. If the account is still under 60 days old, change it when ready using the steps above. If it is older than 60 days, contact support as described in the previous section, but be aware that TikTok may deny the request if they suspect the original date was deliberately false.

The safest approach is to create a new account with your correct birth date. This avoids any potential issues with account verification and ensures that your age-based restrictions are accurate from the start. If your old account has content or followers you want to keep, you can read your videos before deleting the account.

How your birth date affects your TikTok experience

Your birth date controls which features and content you see on TikTok. Users under 18 have Family Pairing available, which lets parents or guardians set screen time limits and restrict certain content. Users under 16 cannot receive direct messages from people they do not follow. Users under 13 should not have accounts at all, though TikTok relies on the birth date you provide to enforce this rule.

The algorithm also takes your age into account when recommending videos. TikTok's content moderation is stricter for younger users, so you will see fewer videos tagged as mature or containing certain types of content. If your birth date is significantly wrong—for example, if you listed yourself as 45 when you are actually 16—the content and features you see will not match your actual age group, and parental controls may not work correctly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my birth date more than once in the first 60 days?

Yes. As long as your account is under 60 days old, you can edit your birth date as many times as you want. Each time you change it, the new date overwrites the previous one. Once the 60-day window closes, the most recent date you entered becomes locked.

What if I turned 13 after creating my account but listed myself as older?

If your account is under 60 days old, change your birth date to your actual date of birth. If your account is older than 60 days, contact TikTok support and explain the situation. They may be more willing to help if you can show that you have now reached the minimum age requirement.

Does changing my birth date delete my videos or followers?

No. Changing your birth date does not affect your videos, followers, or any other account content. It only changes which features and content recommendations you see going forward.

Can I change my birth date if my account was created by a parent or guardian?

If you have access to the account's password and email, you can change the birth date yourself using the steps above, as long as the account is under 60 days old. If the account is older than 60 days, you will need to contact TikTok support, and they may require verification from the account owner.