You can change your date of birth in TikTok's account settings, but the platform limits how often you can make the change

To change your date of birth on TikTok, open the app and go to Profile (the person icon at the bottom right), then tap the three-line menu icon and select Settings and privacy. From there, choose Account, then Date of birth. Enter your new date and tap Save. The change takes effect when ready.

TikTok restricts how often you can update this information. You can change your date of birth once every 60 days. If you try to change it before that window closes, the app will show you a message telling you when you can make the next change. This limit exists to prevent account misuse and protect younger users.

If you entered your birth date incorrectly when you first created your account, you will need to wait until the 60-day window passes before you can correct it. There is no way to bypass this waiting period or request an exception through TikTok support.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your date of birth through Profile > Settings and privacy > Account > Date of birth, then tap Save.
  • TikTok allows you to change your date of birth only once every 60 days, and the app will tell you when you are may be able to access to change it again.
  • The change takes effect right away and does not require you to log out and back in.
  • If you are under 18, changing your date of birth may affect which features are available to you, since TikTok restricts certain functions for younger users.

Why TikTok limits date of birth changes

The 60-day restriction exists because date of birth is tied to age verification and content restrictions on the platform. TikTok uses your age to determine which features you can access—for example, users under 13 cannot create accounts at all, and users under 18 have limits on who can message them and what content they see. Frequent changes to this information could let someone bypass those protections.

The restriction also prevents account takeovers. If someone gains unauthorized access to your account, changing your date of birth is one of the first things they might do to lock you out or hide their activity. The 60-day window makes it harder for an unauthorized person to make permanent changes to your account in a short time.

What happens when you change your date of birth

When you update your date of birth, TikTok recalculates your age when ready. If your new age crosses into a different age group (for example, moving from 17 to 18), your account restrictions may change. Features that were locked before may become available, or features you had access to may be removed.

Your change does not affect your watch history, followers, or any content you have posted. Videos you uploaded remain on your profile. However, if you change your age to under 13, TikTok may restrict your account or ask you to verify your identity, since the platform does not allow accounts for users under 13.

If you cannot remember your date of birth

If you do not remember the date of birth you entered when you created your account, you can check it by going to Profile > Settings and privacy > Account > Personal information. Your current date of birth will be displayed there. Write it down before you decide whether you need to change it.

If the date shown is incorrect and you have already used your one change in the past 60 days, you will have to wait until the window closes. There is no way to contact TikTok support to override the 60-day limit or change it faster.

Changing your date of birth on a computer

You can also change your date of birth using TikTok's website on a computer. Go to Settings and privacy from your profile menu, select Account, then Date of birth. The same 60-day restriction applies, and the process works the same way as on the mobile app.

The website version may load slightly faster if you have a slow internet connection, but the outcome is identical. Your change will sync across all devices where you are logged in.

What to do if you entered the wrong date of birth

If you made a mistake when you created your account and the date of birth is significantly wrong, you have two options: wait for the 60-day window to pass and then change it, or contact TikTok support to explain the error. TikTok support cannot override the 60-day limit, but they may be able to help if there are other account issues related to the incorrect date.

To contact TikTok support, go to Profile > Settings and privacy > Help > Report a problem. Describe the situation and ask whether support can information. Response times vary, and there is no may provide they will be able to help, but it is worth trying if the incorrect date of birth is causing problems with your account access.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. TikTok enforces a strict 60-day limit between changes. If you try to change it before that window closes, the app will show you the exact date when you can make your next change. There is no way to request an exception or bypass this limit.

What happens if I change my age to under 13?

TikTok does not allow accounts for users under 13. If you change your date of birth to show you are under 13, TikTok may restrict your account, ask you to verify your identity, or suspend your account. You would then need to change it back to an age 13 or older.

Will changing my date of birth affect my followers or videos?

No. Your followers, videos, and watch history remain unchanged. Only your age and the features available to you may change based on your new age group. All your content stays on your profile.

Can TikTok support help me change my date of birth faster?

No. TikTok support cannot override the 60-day limit. However, you can contact them through Profile > Settings and privacy > Help > Report a problem if you believe there is an error with your account that is related to your date of birth.

What if I forgot the date of birth I used when I signed up?

You can see your current date of birth by going to Profile > Settings and privacy > Account > Personal information. Check this before deciding whether you need to change it. If it is wrong and you have already used your one change in the past 60 days, you will need to wait until the window closes.