Where to find and change your birth date

Your birth date on TikTok lives in your account settings, not in your profile itself. Open TikTok, tap the profile icon at the bottom right, then tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top right corner. Select Settings and privacy, then Account. You'll see Date of birth listed there — tap it to edit.

TikTok will ask you to enter your birth date in the format shown (usually month/day/year in the US). Type the correct date and tap Save or Confirm. The change takes effect when ready, though it may take a few minutes to update across TikTok's systems if you're using the app on multiple devices.

If you cannot find the Date of birth field, you may be using an older version of the app. Update TikTok from your device's app store — Google Play for Android, the App Store for iPhone — and the option should appear.

Key Takeaways

  • Your birth date is stored in Account settings under Settings and privacy, not visible on your public profile.
  • You can change your birth date at any time by tapping the field and entering a new date, then saving.
  • TikTok uses your birth date to enforce age restrictions on certain content and features, so entering an accurate date matters for your account's function.
  • If you created your account with a false birth date, updating it now will not trigger account suspension or penalties.
  • Changes to your birth date take effect when ready but may take a few minutes to sync if you use TikTok on multiple devices.

Why TikTok asks for your birth date

TikTok requires a birth date to enforce its age restrictions. Users under 13 cannot create accounts at all. Users 13 to 17 have restricted access to certain features — their accounts are private by default, they cannot receive direct messages from strangers, and they see limited advertising. Users 18 and older have full access to all features.

Your birth date is not displayed on your public profile, and other users cannot see it. Only you and TikTok's systems can see this information. TikTok uses it to determine which features and content recommendations you can access, not to share it with other users or third parties.

What happens if you entered the wrong date when you signed up

If you created your account years ago and guessed at a birth date, or if you intentionally entered a false date to bypass age restrictions, you can correct it now without penalty. TikTok does not suspend or restrict accounts for updating birth date information after signup.

Updating an incorrect birth date may change which features are available to you. If you entered a date that made you appear older than you actually are, your account may have had access to features that are now restricted for your actual age. TikTok will enforce the new restrictions going forward, but you will not lose your account or your videos.

Changing your birth date on different devices

The process is the same on iPhone and Android. Open the app, go to your profile, tap the menu icon, select Settings and privacy, then Account, then Date of birth. Enter the new date and save.

If you use TikTok on a web browser (at tiktok.com), the birth date field is not editable from the web version. You must use the mobile app to change it. Log in on your phone or tablet, make the change, and it will sync to your web account within a few minutes.

If you cannot change your birth date

Some accounts have a locked birth date that cannot be edited. This usually happens if your account was created through a third-party login (Google, Facebook, Apple ID) and that third-party account already has a birth date on file. In that case, you must change the birth date in the linked account's settings, not in TikTok.

If you linked your TikTok account to Google, go to myaccount.google.com, select Personal info, and edit your birth date there. If you linked it to Facebook, go to facebook.com, click your profile picture, select Settings & privacy, then Settings, then Personal information. The change will sync to TikTok within a few hours.

If you cannot edit your birth date in either TikTok or the linked account, contact TikTok Support. Open the app, go to Settings and privacy, tap Help, then Report a problem. Describe the issue and submit. Response times vary, but TikTok typically replies within one to three business days.

How your birth date affects your account

Your birth date determines your age category on TikTok, which controls what you see and what you can do. Users under 13 cannot have accounts. Users 13 to 17 cannot go live, cannot use certain sounds or effects, and have limited messaging. Users 18 and older can access all features.

If you change your birth date from 18+ to under 18, your account will shift to the restricted settings for your new age group. Any videos you've posted will remain on your account, but you may lose access to features like going live or receiving messages from accounts you don't follow. If you change from under 18 to 18+, you will gain access to those features when ready.

Keeping your birth date private

Your birth date is private information that only you and TikTok can see. It does not appear anywhere on your profile, in your bio, or in any public-facing part of your account. Other users cannot search for or view your birth date, and TikTok does not share it with content creators, advertisers, or other apps without your permission.

If you are concerned about privacy, you can enter any valid birth date when creating a TikTok account — the app does not verify it against government records or other databases. However, if you later want to link your account to payment methods (for gifts or creator features), TikTok may ask you to verify your identity, at which point you would need to provide accurate information.

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. There is no limit on how often you can edit it, and TikTok does not flag or restrict accounts for making multiple changes. Each change takes effect when ready.

Will changing my birth date delete my videos or followers?

No. Changing your birth date does not affect your videos, followers, or any other content on your account. It only changes which features and content recommendations are available to you based on your new age category.

What if I'm under 13 and want to use TikTok?

TikTok does not allow accounts for users under 13, regardless of parental permission. If you are under 13, you cannot create an account or use the app. You must wait until you turn 13 to sign up.

Does TikTok verify birth dates?

TikTok does not verify birth dates against government records when you sign up or change them. It accepts whatever date you enter. However, if you later use paid features or link payment methods, TikTok may ask for identity verification, which would require accurate information.

Can I hide my birth date from TikTok?

No. TikTok requires a birth date to create and maintain an account. You cannot delete or hide this field. However, your birth date is not visible to other users — only to you and TikTok's systems.