Open Settings and Find Your Birthday

To change your birthday on Snapchat, start by opening the app and tapping your profile icon in the top left corner. This takes you to your profile page. From there, tap the gear icon in the top right to enter Settings.

Once in Settings, scroll down until you see "Username" and other account details. Just below those, you'll find "Birthday." Tap on it to open the birthday editor where you can see your current date and make changes.

Key Takeaways

  • Your birthday is stored in your Snapchat profile under Settings, accessible through the gear icon on your profile page.
  • You can change your birthday directly in the app by tapping the date field and selecting a new month, day, and year.
  • Snapchat may ask you to verify your identity before allowing the change, especially if your account is new or the change seems unusual.
  • If you cannot edit your birthday in the app, try the web version at snapchat.com or contact Snapchat Support for account issues.
  • Your birthday controls whether Snapchat shows age-restricted features and filters, so accuracy matters for your account experience.

Select Your New Birthday

When you tap the Birthday field, a date picker appears. You'll see three separate sections for month, day, and year. Tap each section to scroll through the options and select the correct date. Start with the month, then move to the day, then the year.

Make sure you enter the date exactly as you want it to appear. Snapchat uses your birthday to determine which age-restricted features and filters you can see, so entering the correct information matters. Once all three parts are set, look for a "Done" or checkmark button to confirm your changes.

Confirm Your Identity if Prompted

Snapchat may ask you to verify your identity before the change takes effect. This is a security measure, especially if your account is new or if the birthday change seems unusual. You might be asked to enter your password, verify through email, or answer security questions you set up when creating your account.

Follow the prompts on screen. If you no longer have access to the email address linked to your account, you may need to update that first. The verification process usually takes just a few minutes, and once it's complete, your new birthday will be saved.

Use the Web Version if the App Won't Let You Change It

If the birthday field won't open or respond in the mobile app, try changing it through the web version instead. Go to snapchat.com in your browser, log in with your username and password, and click on your profile icon. From there, look for Account Settings or Profile Settings, where you should find the same birthday field.

The web version sometimes works better for account changes, especially if your phone's app is outdated or having technical issues. After you change your birthday on the web, the change should sync to your mobile app within a few minutes.

What Happens After You Change Your Birthday

Once your birthday is updated and confirmed, Snapchat when ready adjusts which features and filters are available to you. If you changed your birthday to an older age, you may suddenly see filters or content that were previously hidden. If you changed it to a younger age, some features may disappear from your account.

Your birthday is also used by Snapchat to send you a birthday notification on that date each year. Friends who have your birthday saved in their contacts will see a birthday emoji next to your name on that day. The change takes effect right away, so you don't need to restart the app or wait for an update.

Troubleshooting If the Change Won't Save

If you've tried changing your birthday but it keeps reverting to the old date, first check that you tapped "Done" or the checkmark button to confirm. Sometimes the change doesn't save if you close the screen without confirming. Try again, making sure to complete the full process.

If it still won't save, log out of Snapchat completely and log back in. This refreshes your account connection and sometimes clears temporary glitches. If the problem persists after that, your account may have a restriction preventing changes. Contact Snapchat Support through the app by going to Settings > Help > Contact Us, and describe what happens when you try to change the date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my birthday more than once?

Snapchat allows you to change your birthday, but there may be limits on how often you can do it. If you've changed it recently and try to change it again, the app might ask you to wait a certain amount of time before making another change. This is a security measure to prevent account misuse.

What if I entered the wrong birthday when I created my account?

You can change it using the same steps described above. Open Settings, tap Birthday, and enter the correct date. If your account is very new, Snapchat might have restrictions on changes, so you may need to wait a few days before the system allows an edit.

Does changing my birthday affect my Snapchat memories or saved chats?

No. Changing your birthday only updates your profile information and which features are available to you. Your saved messages, photos, videos, and all other account data remain exactly the same. The change is purely informational and doesn't delete or modify anything you've created.

Why does Snapchat need my birthday?

Snapchat uses your birthday to control access to age-restricted filters, lenses, and content. It also allows the app to send you a birthday notification and lets friends know when your birthday is. Some features and third-party integrations are only available to users above a certain age.

What should I do if I can't remember my birthday or it's not showing?

If your birthday field is blank or missing, go to Settings and look for Birthday again. If it's truly not there, your account may not have a birthday set. Tap the field to add one. If the field is completely inaccessible, contact Snapchat Support for help recovering or updating your account information.