Facebook lets you change your birth date in your profile settings, but the platform limits how often you can do it

You can change your age on Facebook by going to your profile, opening settings, and editing your birth date. Facebook allows you to change this information, but there are restrictions: you can only change your birth date once every 60 days. If you need to change it more often than that, you will have to wait for the 60-day window to pass.

The birth date you provide affects what Facebook shows you — ads, age-restricted content, and birthday reminders all depend on this information. If you entered the wrong date when you created your account, or if you want to update it for any reason, the process takes about two minutes.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your birth date through Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then Personal Information.
  • Facebook enforces a 60-day waiting period between changes, so you cannot update your age more than once every two months.
  • If you cannot change your date because you are within the 60-day window, you will see a message telling you when you can change it again.
  • The birth date you list affects which ads you see and whether you can access age-restricted features like fundraisers.

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

Open Facebook and click the downward arrow in the top right corner of your screen. Select Settings and Privacy, then click Settings. On the left side, click Personal Information.

Find the line that says Birth date and click the pencil icon next to it. A box will open showing your current birth date. Click on each field — month, day, and year — and change it to the correct date. When you are done, click Save Changes.

Facebook will confirm the change and show you when you will next be able to change it. If you are within the 60-day window from your last change, Facebook will tell you the exact date you can change it again.

What happens if you cannot change your age right now

If you have changed your birth date within the last 60 days, Facebook will not let you change it again until that period passes. You will see a message that says something like "You can change your birth date again on [date]." You have to wait until that date arrives.

This limit exists to prevent people from changing their age repeatedly to access features they should not have access to, or to avoid age-based restrictions. There is no way to bypass this waiting period — you straightforward have to wait.

Why Facebook asks for your birth date

Facebook uses your birth date to determine what content and features you can see. If you are under 18, you cannot create fundraisers or use certain advertising tools. If you are under 13, you should not have a Facebook account at all — the platform requires users to be at least 13 years old.

Your birth date also controls what ads you see. Advertisers can target people by age group, so Facebook needs to know your real age to show you ads that are legal for your age range. It also affects birthday reminders that your friends see.

Changing your age on mobile devices

The process is almost identical on a phone or tablet. Open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines in the bottom right corner (on Android) or the three horizontal lines in the bottom left (on iPhone). Tap Settings and Privacy, then Settings.

Scroll down and tap Personal Information. Find Birth date and tap the pencil icon. Change the month, day, or year as needed, then tap Save Changes. The same 60-day waiting period applies on mobile as it does on desktop.

What you cannot change about your age on Facebook

You can only change your birth date through the Personal Information section. You cannot change your age through your profile picture, your bio, or any other part of your profile. If you see your age listed somewhere else on Facebook and it looks wrong, that information is being pulled from your birth date — so changing the birth date will fix it everywhere.

If you created your account with a fake birth date years ago and now want to correct it, you can do so, but you will have to respect the 60-day rule. Plan ahead if you need to make multiple corrections.

If you forgot your birth date or cannot remember it

If you cannot remember what birth date you entered when you created your account, go to Personal Information and look at what Facebook currently has on file. That is the date you entered. If you want to change it to your real birth date, you can do so when ready — as long as you have not changed it in the last 60 days.

If you have changed it recently and cannot change it again, you will have to wait. Write down the date Facebook tells you that you can change it again, and come back on that day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my age on Facebook if I am under 18?

Yes, you can change your birth date regardless of your age. However, if you are under 13, you should not have a Facebook account — the platform requires all users to be at least 13 years old. If you are between 13 and 18, you can change your birth date, but some features will remain restricted until you turn 18.

What happens if I change my age to make myself younger?

If you change your birth date to make yourself younger and that puts you under 13, Facebook may restrict your account or ask you to verify your age. The platform takes age verification seriously because of laws that protect children online. Changing your age to avoid restrictions can result in your account being suspended.

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

No. Facebook enforces a strict 60-day waiting period between changes. You cannot change your birth date again until 60 days have passed since your last change. There is no way to request an exception or speed up this process.

Will my friends see when I change my age?

Your friends will not receive a notification that you changed your birth date. However, if you change your birth date and it affects when your birthday appears on the platform, they may notice the change if they look at your profile. The change itself is not announced to your friends.

What if Facebook will not let me change my age at all?

If you cannot access the birth date field or if Facebook is showing an error message, try logging out and logging back in. If the problem continues, try using a different browser or device. If you still cannot change it after trying these steps, you may need to contact Facebook through their Help Center for account-specific issues.