You can change the birth date on your Google Account through your account settings, but Google limits how often you can make the change

To change your age on Google, sign into your account at myaccount.google.com, select Personal information from the left menu, then click Date of birth. Enter your new date and click Update. The change takes effect when ready. However, Google allows you to change your birth date only once every 12 months, so choose carefully before you submit.

If you created your account as a minor and are now an adult, or if you entered the wrong date when you signed up, this is the standard way to fix it. The birth date affects what content Google shows you, what services you can access, and whether parental controls explore to your account.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your birth date in Personal information settings, but only once every 12 months.
  • If you cannot access the birth date field, your account may have parental controls enabled, which requires a parent or guardian to make the change.
  • Changing your age may affect your access to age-restricted content, YouTube features, and Google Play purchases.
  • If you have been locked out of changes for 12 months, you must wait until that period passes before trying again.

Why Google limits how often you can change your age

Google restricts birth date changes to once per year because the date is tied to account security and legal compliance. Your birth date is part of your account recovery process — if you forget your password, Google asks for it to verify you are the account owner. Allowing unlimited changes would make accounts easier to compromise.

The restriction also protects minors. If a child's account has parental controls, a parent set the birth date to enforce those restrictions. Allowing the child to change it freely would defeat the purpose of parental oversight. For accounts created by minors, Google takes the age restriction seriously because it affects what services and content are available.

What happens if parental controls are on your account

If your account was created when you were under 13 (or under 18 in some countries), a parent or guardian may have set up parental controls. When parental controls are active, you cannot change your birth date yourself — the parent or guardian must do it through their Family Link app or settings.

To check whether parental controls are on your account, go to myaccount.google.com and look at the Personal information section. If the birth date field is grayed out or shows a message about parental supervision, you will need to ask the parent or guardian who set up the account to make the change. They can do this through the Family Link app on their own device.

How changing your age affects your Google services

Your birth date controls what you can do across Google's services. YouTube restricts certain videos and features based on age — some content is marked as not for viewers under 18, and YouTube Premium features may not be available to minors. Google Play also restricts app and game downloads based on age ratings.

If you change your age from a minor to an adult, you may suddenly gain access to content and features that were previously blocked. The reverse is also true: if you change your age to under 18, some features may become unavailable. Google does not warn you about these changes before you submit, so think about what services you use regularly before you update your birth date.

What to do if you have already used your one change this year

If you changed your birth date within the last 12 months and need to change it again, you must wait until the 12-month period passes. Google does not provide a way to override this limit or request an exception. The only option is to wait.

If you entered the wrong date by mistake and cannot wait, you can contact Google Support through your account settings, though they rarely override the 12-month rule. Document what you entered and when, and explain why the change is necessary. Support may be able to tell you the exact date when you will be able to change it again.

Changing your age on other Google services

Your Google Account birth date is the master record — changing it in Personal information updates your age across Gmail, YouTube, Google Drive, Google Photos, and all other Google services you use. You do not need to change your age separately in each service.

However, some third-party apps and websites that use Google Sign-In may have their own age records. If you signed up for a service using your Google Account, that service may have stored your age at the time you created the account. Changing your Google Account age will not automatically update those external services — you may need to contact them separately if they have an age restriction that now affects you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my birth date more than once a year?

No. Google allows one change every 12 months. If you have already made a change this year, you must wait until 12 months have passed since that change before you can update it again. There is no way to request an exception to this rule.

What if I do not remember when I last changed my birth date?

Go to myaccount.google.com and try to change your birth date. If the system will not let you, it will tell you when you will be able to change it next. You can also contact Google Support through your account settings to ask when your last change was made.

Will changing my age affect my Google password or security?

No. Changing your birth date does not reset your password or sign you out of your devices. It may affect your account recovery options — Google uses your birth date to verify your identity if you forget your password — but it does not change your login credentials.

Can a parent change a child's birth date without the Family Link app?

No. If parental controls are active, only the parent or guardian who set them up can change the birth date, and they must do it through the Family Link app on their own device. The child cannot change it, and Google Support cannot override parental controls.

What happens if I change my age and lose access to apps or content I use?

If you change your age and suddenly cannot access something you need, you can change it back — but only if your 12-month waiting period has passed. If you just made the change, you are locked in for a year. Think carefully about the consequences before you submit a birth date change.