Where to Find Your Age Settings on Twitter

To change your age on Twitter, go to your account settings and select Privacy and safety, then Your account. From there, tap or click Account information. You will see your birth date listed — this is what controls your age on the platform. Twitter does not display your exact birth date publicly, but it uses this information to determine which content you can see and whether certain features are available to you.

The exact path depends on whether you are using Twitter on a phone or computer. On a phone, open the menu (three horizontal lines in the bottom right), then go to Settings and privacy > Settings > Privacy and safety > Your account > Account information. On a computer, click your profile picture in the top right, select Settings and privacy, then follow the same path from there.

Key Takeaways

  • Your birth date is stored in Account information under Privacy and safety settings, and you can change it at any time.
  • Twitter uses your age to control which content you see and which features you can use, so changing it may affect what appears in your feed.
  • You do not need to provide a reason or wait for approval — the change takes effect when ready after you save it.
  • If you entered your birth date incorrectly when you created your account, you can correct it using the same steps.

Editing Your Birth Date

Once you are in Account information, look for the Birth date field. Click or tap on it to open the date picker. You will see three separate boxes: one for the month, one for the day, and one for the year. Enter your correct birth date in these fields. Twitter requires you to provide a valid date — you cannot leave the field blank or enter a date in the future.

After you have entered the new date, scroll down and click Save. The change takes effect when ready. You do not need to log out and back in, and you do not need to restart the app. If you are on a phone, you may need to scroll down to see the save button.

What Happens When You Change Your Age

Changing your birth date may affect what you see on Twitter. If you change your age to under 18, Twitter will hide certain content from your feed, including some ads and mature material. If you change your age to 18 or older, you will see content that was previously hidden. This change happens right away — you do not need to refresh the page or close the app.

Your birth date is private. Twitter does not show it on your public profile, and other users cannot see it. Only you and Twitter's systems can see your exact birth date. If you are concerned about privacy, know that this information is stored securely and is not shared with third parties without your permission.

Fixing a Birth Date You Entered Wrong

If you made a mistake when you first created your account — for example, you entered the wrong year or accidentally put in a placeholder date — you can correct it using the same steps. Go to Account information, click on the Birth date field, and enter the correct date. There is no limit to how many times you can change it, and Twitter does not flag repeated changes or ask you to prove your age.

Keep in mind that if you are under 13, Twitter's terms of service do not allow you to have an account at all. If your account was created with a birth date showing you were under 13 at the time, Twitter may suspend or delete the account. If this happens to you, you will need to contact Twitter's support team to discuss your options.

Age Restrictions and Content Access

Twitter uses your age to determine what content you can see and what features you can use. Users under 18 cannot see tweets marked as sensitive or containing mature content, and they have limited access to some advertising features. Users 18 and older can see all content types and have full access to all features.

If you change your age from under 18 to 18 or older, your feed will update to show content that was previously hidden. This can happen gradually as you scroll, or you may notice it right away depending on what you follow. If you change your age from 18 or older to under 18, some content will disappear from your feed, and you may see a message explaining that certain tweets are not available to you.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

If you cannot find the birth date field, make sure you are in the right section. The path is Settings and privacy > Your account > Account information. If you see a different screen, go back and try again. On a phone, swipe left or right to make sure you are on the correct tab.

If the save button does not work, check that you have entered a valid date. Twitter will not accept dates in the future, dates that are incomplete, or dates that would make you older than 150 years old. If you are still having trouble, try logging out and logging back in, or try using a different browser or device. If the problem continues, you can contact Twitter's support team through the help center.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can other people see my birth date on Twitter?

No. Your birth date is private and appears only in your account settings. Other users cannot see it on your profile or anywhere else on the platform. Twitter uses it internally to control what content you see, but it is not displayed publicly.

How many times can I change my birth date?

You can change it as many times as you want. There is no limit, and Twitter does not require you to wait between changes or provide a reason. Each change takes effect when ready.

What if I do not remember my birth date?

You will need to enter a valid date to save your changes. If you genuinely cannot remember, enter your best estimate. You can always change it again later if you remember the correct date. Twitter does not verify your birth date against any external records.

Will changing my age delete my tweets or followers?

No. Changing your birth date does not affect your tweets, followers, or any other part of your account. It only changes what content you see and what features are available to you.

What if my account was created with the wrong birth date?

You can correct it using the same steps. Go to Account information and edit the Birth date field. If your account shows you were under 13 when it was created, Twitter may have restrictions on the account, and you may need to contact support to resolve it.