You can change your birth date in Tinder's settings, but the app limits how often you can do it

Tinder lets you update your age through your profile settings, but the change takes effect when ready and you can only alter it once every 60 days. If you made a mistake when you first signed up or your birthday is coming up, you can fix it yourself without contacting support. The process takes about two minutes and works the same way on iPhone, Android, and the web version.

The 60-day restriction exists because Tinder uses age to match you with people in your preferred age range and to enforce its minimum age requirement of 18. Changing your age too frequently looks like account manipulation to their systems, which is why they built in the waiting period. If you need to change it before 60 days have passed, you will have to contact Tinder support and explain why — they occasionally make exceptions for genuine errors.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Tinder, tap your profile icon, select "Settings", then "Age" to change your birth date without leaving the app.
  • Tinder enforces a 60-day waiting period between age changes, so plan ahead if your birthday is coming up soon.
  • If you need to change your age before 60 days have passed, contact Tinder support through the app's Help section and explain the situation.
  • Your new age appears to other users when ready once you save the change, so double-check the date before confirming.

How to change your age on iPhone or Android

Start by opening the Tinder app and tapping the profile icon in the bottom right corner. This takes you to your profile page, where you will see your name, photos, and bio. Look for the word "Settings" — on iPhone it appears as a gear icon at the top right, and on Android it is a three-line menu icon in the top left.

Once you are in Settings, scroll down until you see "Age" listed among your profile details. Tap it to open a date picker. Select your correct birth date using the wheels or calendar that appears, then tap "Save" or "Done" depending on your phone. Tinder will show you a confirmation message that your age has been updated, and the change takes effect when ready.

How to change your age on the web version

If you are using Tinder on a computer, log in at tinder.com and click the profile icon in the top left corner. Select "Settings" from the menu that drops down. Find "Age" in the list of editable fields and click on it to reveal the date picker.

Choose your correct birth date and click "Save". The web version works identically to the app — your new age becomes visible to other users right away, and you will not be able to change it again for 60 days.

What happens if you try to change your age before 60 days have passed

If you attempt to change your age before the 60-day window closes, Tinder will show you an error message saying you cannot change it yet and will tell you the exact date when you can try again. You cannot bypass this restriction through the app or website.

If you made a genuine mistake — for example, you entered the wrong year when you signed up and are now locked out — you can contact Tinder support. Open the app, go to Settings, scroll to the bottom, and tap "Help" or "Contact Us". Explain that you entered an incorrect birth date and ask them to reset your 60-day timer. Support does not always grant this request, but they will review your account if you provide a clear reason.

Why Tinder has an age change limit

The 60-day restriction serves two purposes. First, it prevents people from repeatedly changing their age to match with different groups of users — someone could lower their age to reach younger matches, then raise it again to reach older ones. Second, it protects Tinder's legal compliance, since the app is required to verify that all users are at least 18 and to prevent minors from accessing the platform.

Age is also one of the core pieces of information Tinder uses to show you matches and to show you to others. Frequent changes would create confusion in the matching system and could trigger fraud detection, which is why the company built in the waiting period as a standard safety measure.

What to do if your birthday is coming up soon

If your birthday is within the next 60 days and you want your age to update automatically, you do not need to do anything — Tinder will increment your age on your actual birthday without requiring you to change it manually. Your profile will show your new age starting at midnight on that date.

If you want to update your age before your birthday arrives for some reason, you can change it now, but then you will be locked out of changing it again until 60 days after that change. Plan the timing carefully so you do not end up with an incorrect age displayed during your birthday month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my age affect my matches or conversations?

Changing your age will not delete your existing conversations or matches. However, your new age will be visible to anyone viewing your profile going forward, and Tinder may show your profile to a different set of people if your new age falls outside their preferred age range.

Can I change my age more than once if I wait 60 days between changes?

Yes. Once 60 days have passed since your last age change, you can change it again and will be locked out for another 60 days after that. There is no limit to how many times you can change it as long as you respect the 60-day waiting period between changes.

What if I entered my birth year wrong by accident?

Contact Tinder support through the Help section in Settings and explain the error. Tell them the correct year you were born and ask them to correct it or reset your 60-day timer. They review these requests on a case-by-case basis and may grant an exception if your explanation is clear and the error appears genuine.

Does Tinder verify that the age I enter is real?

Tinder does not verify your birth date against government ID during signup, but the app does use age as a matching filter and to enforce its 18+ policy. If your account is reported or flagged, Tinder may ask you to provide ID to confirm your age. Entering a false age could result in account suspension.