You can change your birth date in Facebook settings, but Facebook limits how often you can do it

To change your birth date on Facebook, go to your profile, click the three-line menu, select Settings and Privacy, then Settings. Scroll to Personal Information and click Birth Date. Edit the date and click Save Changes. Facebook allows you to change your birth date once every 60 days, so if you changed it recently, you may have to wait before making another change.

Your birth date controls who can see your age on your profile and whether Facebook sends you birthday reminders. If your birth date is set to private, only you can see it. If it is public, your friends and anyone who visits your profile can see your age or the date itself, depending on your privacy settings.

Key Takeaways

  • Facebook lets you change your birth date through Settings and Privacy, under Personal Information, once every 60 days.
  • If you cannot change your birth date because you hit the 60-day limit, you will have to wait until that period passes.
  • Your birth date visibility depends on your privacy settings — you can make it visible to friends only, public, or private to yourself alone.
  • If your account was created with an incorrect birth date and you cannot change it, Facebook's Help Center has a form to request a manual review.

Step-by-step: changing your birth date on Facebook

Open Facebook and click your profile picture in the top right corner. From the dropdown menu, select Settings and Privacy, then click Settings.

On the left side of the screen, scroll down and click Personal Information. Find the Birth Date field and click the pencil icon next to it to edit. Select the correct month, day, and year from the dropdown menus. Click Save Changes when you are done.

The change takes effect when ready. If you are changing your birth date to hide your age from certain people, remember that your privacy settings control who sees it — changing the date alone does not hide it from people who already know your old birth date.

What to do if you cannot change your birth date

If Facebook tells you that you cannot change your birth date because you changed it too recently, you have hit the 60-day limit. Facebook enforces this rule to prevent account takeovers and fraud. You will have to wait 60 days from your last change before you can edit it again.

If you cannot change your birth date for a different reason — for example, if your account was created with a birth date you did not choose and the edit button does not appear — go to Facebook's Help Center and search for "change birth date." Look for the option to report a problem or request help. Facebook may ask you to send a photo of your ID to verify your identity before allowing a manual change.

Privacy settings for your birth date

Your birth date can be set to three visibility levels: Public (anyone can see it), Friends (only your friends can see it), or Only Me (only you can see it). To change who sees your birth date, go to Settings and Privacy, click Settings, then Personal Information. Click the audience icon next to Birth Date and select your preferred privacy level.

Keep in mind that if your birth date is public, Facebook may also use it to send you birthday reminders and show your age on your profile. If you want to hide your age entirely, set your birth date to Only Me.

Why Facebook limits birth date changes

Facebook restricts birth date changes to once every 60 days as a security measure. Scammers and account hijackers sometimes change a person's birth date to make the account harder to recover or to impersonate someone. The 60-day waiting period makes it harder for someone who gains unauthorized access to your account to make permanent changes quickly.

If you suspect someone else has changed your birth date without permission, change your password when ready and review your recent login activity. Go to Settings and Privacy, click Settings, then Security and Login. Look for "Where You're Logged In" and sign out of any sessions you do not recognize.

Birth date visibility and Facebook features

Your birth date affects several Facebook features. If your birth date is public or visible to friends, Facebook will remind your friends that it is your birthday and may show your age on your profile. If you set your birth date to Only Me, no one else will see it, but you will still receive birthday reminders yourself.

Some apps and games connected to Facebook may also request access to your birth date. You can control which apps see this information by going to Settings and Privacy, clicking Settings, then Apps and Websites. Review the list of connected apps and remove any you no longer use.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Facebook enforces a 60-day waiting period between birth date changes. If you try to change it before 60 days have passed since your last change, Facebook will show an error message telling you when you can change it again. You cannot bypass this limit.

What happens if I set my birth date to private?

If you set your birth date to Only Me, no one else on Facebook can see it, including your friends and family. Facebook will still use it internally for account security and age verification, but it will not appear on your profile or in birthday reminders sent to others.

Do I need to provide ID to change my birth date?

Not for routine changes. You can edit your birth date in Settings without providing ID. However, if you are trying to change your birth date after hitting the 60-day limit or if Facebook suspects fraud, you may be asked to upload a photo of your ID to verify your identity.

Can I change my birth date if my account was created with the wrong one?

Yes. If your account was created with an incorrect birth date and you cannot edit it through Settings, go to Facebook's Help Center and look for the option to report a problem with your birth date. Facebook may ask for ID verification before making the change manually.

Will changing my birth date affect my memories or old posts?

No. Changing your birth date does not affect any of your posts, photos, or memories. It only changes how your age appears on your profile and when Facebook sends birthday reminders to your friends.