Change Your Birth Date in TikTok Settings

To change your age on TikTok, open the app and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. Then tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top right, select Settings and privacy, and choose Account. Look for Date of birth and tap it to edit. Enter your correct birth date and save the change.

TikTok stores your birth date to determine your age and control which features you can access. Younger accounts see restricted content and cannot use certain features like live streaming or direct messaging. If you entered the wrong date when you created your account, you can update it at any time through this same menu.

The change takes effect when ready. You do not need to log out or restart the app. If you are changing from a restricted age to an unrestricted one, features like messaging and live streaming will become available right away.

Key Takeaways

  • Open your TikTok profile, tap the menu icon, go to Settings and privacy, then Account, then Date of birth to make the change.
  • Your birth date controls which TikTok features are available to you, so updating it unlocks restricted features when ready.
  • You can change your birth date as many times as you need, though TikTok may flag repeated changes as suspicious activity.
  • If you cannot find the Date of birth option, make sure you are using the latest version of the TikTok app.

What Happens When You Update Your Birth Date

When you change your birth date, TikTok recalculates your age and adjusts your account restrictions. If you move from under 13 to 13 or older, direct messaging becomes available. If you move from under 18 to 18 or older, you unlock the ability to go live, use gifts, and access certain creator tools.

TikTok does not send a notification to your followers or contacts when you change your birth date. The change is private to your account. However, if you change your birth date multiple times in a short period, TikTok's security system may temporarily lock you out of making further changes or flag your account for review.

Why TikTok Restricts Features by Age

TikTok uses age to enforce platform rules set by child safety laws and its own content policies. Users under 13 cannot message other users or receive messages. Users under 18 cannot go live, cannot receive or send gifts, and see a limited version of the For You page. These restrictions exist to protect younger users from contact with strangers and from certain types of content.

If you are a parent managing a child's account, you can set parental controls through Family Pairing instead of changing the birth date. This keeps the correct age on file while letting you control screen time and content visibility. To set up Family Pairing, go to Settings and privacy, tap Family Pairing, and follow the prompts to link a parent account.

If You Cannot Find the Date of Birth Option

If the Date of birth field does not appear in your Account settings, your app may be out of date. Go to your device's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store), search for TikTok, and tap Update if available. Close the app completely and reopen it after updating.

If you still cannot find the option after updating, try logging out and logging back in. Go to Settings and privacy, scroll to the bottom, and tap Log out. Then log back in with your username and password. This refreshes your account connection and often restores missing menu options.

Changing Your Age on a Business or Creator Account

The process is the same whether you use a personal account, a Creator Account, or a Business Account. Open Settings and privacy, go to Account, and tap Date of birth. The birth date field works identically across all account types.

If you have a Creator Account or Business Account, changing your age may affect your access to monetization features. Accounts under 18 cannot earn money through TikTok's creator fund or receive gifts. If you change your age to 18 or older, these features unlock, but you may need to wait a few hours for the system to process the change.

What to Do If You Forgot Your Password

If you cannot log in to change your birth date because you forgot your password, tap Forgot password? on the login screen. TikTok will send a reset link to the email or phone number associated with your account. Follow the link, create a new password, and log back in. Then follow the steps above to update your birth date.

If you no longer have access to the email or phone number on your account, you may not be able to reset your password. Contact TikTok Support through the app: go to Settings and privacy, tap Help, then Report a problem. Describe your situation, and TikTok's support team will work with you to verify your identity and regain access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my birth date more than once?

Yes, you can change your birth date as many times as you want. However, if you change it repeatedly in a short time span, TikTok may temporarily prevent further changes or review your account for suspicious activity. Make your change once and leave it alone to avoid triggering security alerts.

Will my followers see that I changed my age?

No. Your birth date is private information that only you and TikTok can see. Your followers will not receive a notification or see any indication that you changed it. The change only affects which features are available to you.

What if I entered my birth date wrong when I created my account?

You can correct it at any time using the steps above. Go to Settings and privacy, tap Account, then Date of birth, and enter the correct date. The change takes effect when ready and unlocks any features that were restricted by your previous age.

Does changing my age affect my watch history or saved videos?

No. Changing your birth date does not delete or change any of your videos, watch history, likes, or followers. It only changes which features are available to you going forward.

What if TikTok locked me out after changing my birth date too many times?

Wait 24 hours before trying to change it again. TikTok's security system temporarily blocks repeated changes to prevent account abuse. If you are still locked out after 24 hours, contact TikTok Support through Settings and privacy, tap Help, then Report a problem, and explain what happened.