Where to find and change your birthday
Your birthday on Snapchat lives in your account settings, not in your profile. Open Snapchat and tap your profile icon in the top left corner. Then tap the settings gear icon in the top right. Scroll down until you see "Birthday" — it will show whatever date you entered when you created your account.
Tap "Birthday" and you'll see a date picker. Select the correct month, day, and year, then tap the checkmark or confirm button. Snapchat will save the change when ready. You don't need to restart the app or do anything else — the new birthday is active as soon as you confirm it.
If you don't see a Birthday field in settings, your account may be very old. Older Snapchat accounts sometimes lack this field. In that case, you can add a birthday by going to Settings > Username > Edit Profile, though the exact location varies depending on when your account was created.
Key Takeaways
- Your birthday is stored in Settings under your profile, not in the public profile section that other people see.
- Changing your birthday takes 30 seconds and saves automatically — you don't need to confirm the change anywhere else.
- Snapchat uses your birthday to show you a birthday badge on your profile for 24 hours on that day.
- If you entered a fake birthday when you created your account, you can correct it at any time without losing your account or friends.
Why Snapchat asks for your birthday
Snapchat requires a birthday for age verification. The platform is meant for users 13 and older, and Snapchat uses your birthday to enforce that rule. If you entered a birthday that would make you under 13, Snapchat may restrict certain features or ask you to verify your age through other means.
Your birthday also controls access to age-gated features. Snapchat's Spotlight and Stories sections contain content marked for older users, and your birthday determines what you can see. If you change your birthday to a date that makes you younger, you may lose access to features you were using before.
What happens to your birthday after you change it
Once you change your birthday, Snapchat updates it everywhere in your account. Your friends won't see the old birthday — they'll only see the new one if they look at your profile. Snapchat doesn't notify your friends that you changed it.
If your birthday falls on the day you change it, you'll get a birthday badge on your profile for 24 hours starting at midnight in your time zone. If you change your birthday to a date that already passed this year, your next birthday badge will appear on that date next year.
Changing your birthday on the web version
You can also change your birthday on Snapchat's web version at accounts.snapchat.com. Log in with your username and password. Click on "Personal Information" or "Account Settings" depending on your region. You'll see the Birthday field there — click it, select your new date, and save.
The web version works the same way as the app: the change saves when ready and applies to your account everywhere. Some people find the web version easier because the date picker is larger and clearer than on a phone screen.
If you can't find the birthday field
Very old Snapchat accounts created before the birthday field was standard may not have one. If you don't see Birthday in your settings, try logging out completely and logging back in. Sometimes the field appears after a fresh login.
If it still doesn't appear, go to accounts.snapchat.com on a computer and look for the birthday field there. The web version sometimes shows fields that the app doesn't. If neither location has a birthday field, your account may predate that feature — you can still use Snapchat normally, but you won't be able to set a birthday.
Protecting your birthday information
Your birthday is private by default on Snapchat. Your friends can see it if they tap your profile, but it doesn't appear in your public story or username. Only people who have added you as a friend can see your birthday at all.
If you're concerned about privacy, remember that you control who can see your profile. You can block specific people or set your profile to private so only approved friends can view it. Changing your birthday doesn't change these privacy settings — they work independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will changing my birthday affect my Snapchat memories or saved chats?
No. Your birthday is separate from your content. Changing it won't delete or hide any photos, videos, or conversations you've saved. All your memories stay exactly where they are.
Can I change my birthday more than once?
Yes, you can change it as many times as you want. There's no limit on how often you update it. Each change takes effect when ready.
What if I entered my birthday wrong and I'm actually under 13?
Snapchat may restrict your account or ask you to verify your age through other methods. If you're under 13, you shouldn't be using Snapchat — the platform's terms of service require users to be at least 13 years old.
Do my friends get notified when I change my birthday?
No. Snapchat doesn't send notifications about birthday changes. Your friends will only see the new birthday if they look at your profile after you change it.
Why does Snapchat show me a birthday badge on my profile?
Snapchat displays a birthday badge for 24 hours on the day you set as your birthday. It's a way for your friends to know it's your birthday without you having to tell them. The badge disappears after 24 hours and reappears next year on the same date.