Where to find the birth date setting on TikTok
Your birth date on TikTok lives in your account settings, not in your profile itself. Open the TikTok app, tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner, then tap the three horizontal lines (the menu) in the top right. Scroll down and tap Settings and privacy.
From there, tap Account, then Personal information. You will see your birth date listed there. Tap on the birth date field to open the date picker, and you can change it to whatever you need.
Key Takeaways
- Your birth date is stored in Settings and privacy > Account > Personal information, not on your visible profile.
- You can change your birth date as many times as you want, but TikTok may restrict changes if you alter it very frequently.
- If you entered a birth date that makes you under 13, TikTok will restrict your account to limited features until you turn 13 or update the date.
- On a computer, go to your account settings through the web version and look for the same Personal information section.
Why TikTok asks for your birth date
TikTok requires a birth date because of U.S. federal law (the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA) and similar laws in other countries. These laws restrict what platforms can do with data from users under 13. If your account shows you are under 13, TikTok locks certain features: you cannot go live, cannot receive gifts, and your account defaults to private.
TikTok also uses your birth date to determine what content it shows you. Accounts registered as under 18 see different recommendations and have different privacy defaults than adult accounts. The platform does not verify your birth date — it relies on what you enter — but changing it repeatedly may trigger a review.
What happens if you change your birth date
If you change your birth date to one that makes you 13 or older, TikTok will unlock the restricted features within a few minutes. You will be able to go live, receive gifts, and adjust your privacy settings more freely. The change takes effect when ready in most cases.
If you change your birth date to one that makes you under 13, TikTok will restrict your account again. You will lose the ability to go live, receive gifts, and comment on videos. Your account will also default to private, and your videos will not appear in the For You feed or search results.
Changing your birth date very often — more than a few times in a short period — may cause TikTok to flag your account for review. The platform may temporarily prevent you from changing it again, or it may ask you to verify your identity before allowing further changes.
Changing your birth date on a computer
If you use TikTok on a web browser, the process is similar. Log in to your account at tiktok.com, click your profile icon in the top right corner, and select Settings and privacy. Click Account, then Personal information. Click on the birth date field to edit it, and save your changes.
The web version works the same way as the app, and changes sync across all your devices within a few minutes. If you are logged in on multiple devices, you may need to refresh the app or browser to see the updated birth date reflected everywhere.
If you cannot change your birth date
TikTok sometimes locks your birth date if you have changed it too many times in a short window. If you see a message saying you cannot edit this field right now, wait at least 24 hours before trying again. The restriction is temporary and lifts automatically.
If your account is under review for other reasons — such as a violation of TikTok's community guidelines — you may not be able to change your birth date until the review is complete. In that case, you will see a message explaining that your account is under review. You can contact TikTok support through the app by going to Settings and privacy > Help > Report a problem, but response times vary.
Birth date and account recovery
Your birth date is one of the pieces of information TikTok uses to verify your identity if you lose access to your account. If you forget your password or your phone number changes, TikTok may ask you to confirm your birth date as part of the recovery process. Make sure the birth date in your account is accurate enough that you can remember it if you need to recover your account later.
If you have changed your birth date many times and cannot remember which one is currently on file, you can check by going to Settings and privacy > Account > Personal information. Write it down somewhere safe so you have it if you need to recover your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my birth date if my account says I am under 13?
Yes. Go to Settings and privacy > Account > Personal information and update the date. Once you change it to 13 or older, your account will unlock within minutes. TikTok does not verify your birth date, so you can change it whenever you need to.
Will changing my birth date affect my followers or videos?
No. Your followers, videos, and watch history stay the same. The only thing that changes is which features are available to you and what content TikTok recommends. If you change your birth date from under 13 to 13 or older, your videos will start appearing in the For You feed again.
How often can I change my birth date?
You can change it as often as you want, but TikTok may restrict the feature if you change it very frequently in a short time. If you see a message saying you cannot edit this field, wait 24 hours and try again. The restriction lifts automatically.
What if I entered the wrong birth date when I signed up?
You can fix it anytime by going to Settings and privacy > Account > Personal information and tapping the birth date field. There is no limit to how many times you can correct it, though very frequent changes may trigger a temporary lock.
Does TikTok verify my birth date?
No. TikTok relies on the information you enter and does not ask for a government ID or other proof. The platform uses your birth date to enforce age restrictions under law, but it cannot confirm whether the date you entered is real.