How to Change Your Age on Disney Plus

You can change the age on a Disney Plus account through your account settings, but the method depends on whether you own the account or are a profile user

If you are the account owner, you can change the birth date linked to your Disney Plus account by going to your account settings and updating your profile information. If you are a profile user on someone else's account, you cannot change your own age — only the account owner can do that for you. The process takes about two minutes and requires access to the email address associated with the account.

Disney Plus uses your age to determine which content appears in your profile and which parental controls explore. Changing your age may unlock different movies and shows, but it will not bypass parental restrictions that the account owner has set. If you are trying to access restricted content, the account owner will need to adjust parental control settings separately.

Key Takeaways

Only the account owner can change the birth date on a Disney Plus account through the account settings menu.
You will need to sign in with the email address associated with the account and verify your identity to make changes.
Changing your age will not remove parental controls — the account owner must adjust those settings separately in the parental controls menu.
If you are a profile user, ask the account owner to change your age for you, as you cannot do it yourself.

How to change your age as the account owner

Start by going to the Disney Plus website or opening the app on your device. Sign in with the email address and password for your account. On the website, click the profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu. On the app, go to "More" and then "Account."

Once you are in your account settings, look for "Profile" or "Personal Info" — the exact label varies by device. Click on the profile you want to edit. You will see a field for birth date or age. Click on it and enter the correct date in the format the system requests, usually MM/DD/YYYY. After you enter the new date, click "Save" or "Update." The change takes effect when ready.

Changing a profile user's age

If you are the account owner and need to change the age for a profile that someone else uses, the process is similar but you select their profile instead of your own. Sign in to your account, go to Account settings, and find the list of profiles on your account. Click on the profile you want to edit.

Select the birth date field and enter the correct date. You can also adjust parental controls for that profile from this same menu — for example, you can set it to allow PG-13 content but block R-rated movies. Save your changes when you are done. The profile user will see the updated content restrictions the next time they sign in.

What happens when you change your age

When you change your age, Disney Plus updates which content shows up in your profile's "Browse" section and search results. If you increase your age, you may see movies and shows that were previously hidden. If you decrease your age, some content will disappear from view.

Changing your age does not automatically remove parental controls that the account owner has set. For example, if the account owner has blocked all R-rated content, changing your age to an adult age will not unlock R-rated movies — the account owner must go into parental controls and change those settings separately. This is a safety feature to prevent younger users from bypassing restrictions on their own.

Fixing a birth date you entered incorrectly

If you made a typo when you first created your account or entered the wrong year, you can correct it the same way you would change it intentionally. Go to Account settings, select your profile, and update the birth date field. Disney Plus does not limit how many times you can change this information.

If you are having trouble finding the birth date field or the system is not letting you save changes, try signing out completely and signing back in. If the problem continues, clear your browser cache or try a different device. On mobile apps, you may need to update the app to the latest version before the option appears.

Parental controls are separate from age settings

Your age on Disney Plus and parental controls are two different things. Your age determines what content the system recommends and displays by default. Parental controls are restrictions that the account owner sets to prevent certain ratings from playing on a profile, regardless of the profile user's age.

If you want to watch content that is blocked by parental controls, you cannot change your age to unlock it — the account owner must enter their PIN or password to adjust the parental control settings. This is intentional: it prevents a younger user from straightforward changing their birth date to access adult content. If you need access to restricted content, talk to the account owner about adjusting the parental control level for your profile.

Troubleshooting common problems

If you cannot find the option to change your age, make sure you are signed in as the account owner, not as a profile user. Profile users do not have access to account settings. If you are the account owner but still cannot see the option, try accessing your account through the Disney Plus website instead of the app — the website version sometimes has more options visible.

If the system says your birth date is invalid, check the format. Most systems want MM/DD/YYYY (for example, 03/15/1990). If you are entering it in a different format, that could be why it is not saving. If you have tried multiple times and the field still will not accept your entry, sign out, clear your browser cookies, and try again. If the problem persists, you may need to contact Disney Plus support through the Help section of your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my age on Disney Plus if I am a profile user?

No. Only the account owner can change ages for any profile on the account. If you are using someone else's account, ask them to go into Account settings and update your profile's birth date. They can do this in about two minutes from their account settings menu.

Will changing my age remove parental controls?

No. Parental controls are set separately by the account owner and are not affected by changing your age. If content is blocked by parental controls, changing your birth date will not unlock it. The account owner must go into the parental controls settings and adjust the content rating limits for your profile.

How often can I change my age on Disney Plus?

You can change your birth date as many times as you want. There is no limit on how often you can update it. However, if you are changing it frequently to bypass content restrictions, the account owner may notice and adjust parental controls to prevent that.

What format should I use when entering my birth date?

Most Disney Plus systems use MM/DD/YYYY format — for example, 12/25/1995 for December 25, 1995. If the system rejects your entry, try entering it in that format. If you are on a mobile app in a different country, the format may vary, so check what the field shows as an example.

Will changing my age affect other Disney accounts I have?

No. Your Disney Plus account is separate from other Disney services like Disney.com or ESPN Plus. Changing your age on Disney Plus only affects that account. If you have a Disney account for shopping or other services, those are not connected to your Disney Plus age.

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