Why Roblox asks for your age and what happens when you change it

Roblox uses your age to decide which games you can see, what chat features work for you, and which safety filters are on. When you turn a year older or entered the wrong birth date when you signed up, you can update it in your account settings. The change takes effect when ready, but Roblox keeps a record of what you entered before — they do not delete the old information.

Your age also determines whether your account is flagged as a child account (under 13) or a regular account (13 and older). This matters because child accounts have stricter chat limits and cannot join certain games. If you change your age from under 13 to 13 or older, those restrictions lift right away. If you change it the other direction, the restrictions turn back on.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your birth date in your account settings under the "Personal" tab, and the change takes effect when ready.
  • Roblox keeps a record of every birth date you have entered, so changing it multiple times may trigger a review by their support team.
  • Changing your age from under 13 to 13 or older removes chat restrictions, but changing it back adds them again.
  • If you are under 13 and a parent set up parental controls, you may not be able to change your age without their permission.

Steps to change your birth date in account settings

Log into your Roblox account on a computer or phone. Click the gear icon in the top right corner, or tap the three horizontal lines if you are on mobile. Select "Settings" from the menu that appears.

Look for the "Personal" tab on the left side of the settings page. Click it. You will see a field labeled "Birth Date" with your current date. Click on that field and enter your correct birth date using the format shown (usually month, day, and year). Click "Save" when you are done. Roblox will ask you to re-enter your password to confirm the change.

The new age takes effect as soon as you save it. If you were under 13 before and are now 13 or older, chat restrictions will turn off. If you were 13 or older and are now under 13, restrictions will turn back on.

What happens if you change your age multiple times

Roblox monitors accounts that change their birth date repeatedly. If you update it more than once or twice in a short period, their system may flag your account for review. This does not mean your account will be banned, but a human moderator may look at the changes to make sure you are not trying to bypass age restrictions.

If a moderator suspects you are lying about your age to access restricted content or chat features, they can lock your account or require you to verify your identity with a government ID. This process can take several days. To avoid this, change your birth date only when you have a genuine reason — a real birthday or a correction to a mistake you made when signing up.

Parental controls and age changes

If a parent or guardian set up a Roblox account for you and enabled parental controls, you may not be able to change your birth date without their permission. Parental controls are designed to keep younger players safe, and they include restrictions on who can contact you, what games show up in your feed, and whether you can spend Robux (the in-game currency).

If you need to change your age and parental controls are blocking you, ask the parent or guardian who set up the account to log in and make the change themselves. They can do this by going to their own account settings and looking for a "Family" or "Parental Controls" section. Roblox does not have a way for a child to override parental controls on their own.

The difference between your age and your account type

Your age on Roblox determines your account type, but they are not the same thing. A child account is for players under 13. A regular account is for players 13 and older. When you change your birth date, your account type may change too.

If you move from a child account to a regular account, you gain access to more games and chat features. You can now use the public chat in games, join group chats, and see games that are marked for older players. If you move from a regular account to a child account, those features lock down again. You will only be able to use safe chat (where you pick from pre-written messages) and see games marked for all ages.

What information Roblox stores about your age

When you enter your birth date, Roblox stores it on their servers. They also keep a log of every time you change it, including the date and time of each change. This information is tied to your account and is not shared with other players. However, Roblox does share some age-related information with third parties if you have linked your account to other services (like Discord or YouTube).

If you are concerned about what data Roblox has about you, you can request a copy of your personal information through their privacy settings. Go to Settings, then "Privacy," and look for a "Data Request" or "read Your Data" option. Roblox will send you a file with everything they have on record, including your birth date history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my age if I just created my account?

Yes. You can change your birth date at any time, even if you entered it wrong during sign-up. There is no waiting period. However, if you change it multiple times in the first few days, Roblox may ask you to verify your identity to make sure the account belongs to you.

What if I forgot my password and cannot log in to change my age?

Use the "Forgot Password" link on the Roblox login page. Enter your email address or username, and Roblox will send you a password reset link. Once you reset your password and log back in, you can change your birth date in Settings.

Does changing my age affect my Robux or game progress?

No. Your Robux balance, inventory, and game progress stay the same when you change your age. Only your chat restrictions and which games appear in your feed may change.

Can a parent change a child's age without their password?

If parental controls are set up, yes. The parent can log into their own account, go to Family settings, and update the child's birth date from there. The child does not need to give their password.

What happens if Roblox thinks I am lying about my age?

Roblox may ask you to verify your identity with a government ID or other official document. This usually happens if you change your age many times or if your behavior suggests you are trying to bypass age restrictions. The verification process takes a few days, and your account may be limited until it is complete.